Cost of Living in Mexico
Summary of cost of living in Mexico:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,117.6€ (46,229.5MXN), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 584.8€ (12,766.3MXN), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Mexico is, on average, 42.7% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Mexico is, on average, 62.7% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 9.16 € | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 36.65 € | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 6.87 € | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 2.06 € | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.66 € | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.89 € | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.12 € | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.82 € | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.90 € | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.05 € | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.68 € | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.09 € | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.36 € | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.00 € | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.29 € | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.08 € | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.57 € | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.74 € | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.72 € | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.78 € | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.78 € | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.11 € | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.89 € | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.16 € | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.39 € | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.56 € | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 3.66 € | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.50 € | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 22.90 € | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.29 € | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.95 € | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 8.84 € | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 4.24 € | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 18,322.10 € | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 19,797.12 € | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 54.65 € | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 20.22 € | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 24.32 € | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31.04 € | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 15.97 € | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 4.12 € | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 211.32 € | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 4,870.45 € | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 46.03 € | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 35.48 € | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 81.01 € | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 76.44 € | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 564.38 € | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 392.55 € | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,088.25 € | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 752.46 € | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 159.58 € | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 110.64 € | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 623.66 € | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 11.45 |
Prices in Mexico
This country had 12408 entries in the past 12 months by 1033 different contributors.
Last update: 23 May 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 23 May 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Sources and References
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
By City in Mexico
Rank |
City |
Cost of Living Index |
Rent Index |
Cost of Living Plus Rent Index |
Groceries Index |
Restaurant Price Index |
Local Purchasing Power Index |
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| Monterrey | 45.3 | 21.4 | 34.7 | 48.5 | 47.1 | 56.4 | |
| Mexico City | 42.0 | 23.8 | 33.9 | 46.3 | 46.6 | 45.5 | |
| Queretaro (Santiago de Querétaro) | 40.5 | 14.6 | 29.0 | 46.7 | 39.5 | 62.7 | |
| Merida | 38.5 | 13.3 | 27.3 | 42.4 | 41.9 | 43.7 | |
| Guadalajara | 37.4 | 15.3 | 27.6 | 42.5 | 37.2 | 49.7 |
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