Cost of Living in Mexico
Summary of cost of living in Mexico:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,774.8£ (46,082.5MXN), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 490.7£ (12,741.5MXN), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Mexico is, on average, 43.4% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Mexico is, on average, 63.0% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 7.70 £ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 30.81 £ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 5.78 £ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 1.73 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.08 £ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.41 £ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 0.93 £ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.68 £ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.11 £ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.73 £ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.58 £ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 1.75 £ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.84 £ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.51 £ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 3.57 £ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.91 £ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.48 £ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.61 £ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.60 £ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.66 £ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.65 £ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.93 £ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.74 £ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.70 £ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.16 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.12 £ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 3.08 £ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.46 £ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 19.26 £ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 1.93 £ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.48 £ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 7.70 £ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 3.56 £ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 15,405.12 £ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 16,619.95 £ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 46.27 £ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 16.96 £ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 20.40 £ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25.42 £ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 13.39 £ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 3.47 £ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 180.78 £ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 4,055.38 £ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 38.38 £ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 29.46 £ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 66.92 £ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 63.40 £ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 478.30 £ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 333.59 £ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 912.77 £ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 635.66 £ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 135.46 £ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 95.09 £ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 521.57 £ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 11.45 |
Prices in Mexico
This country had 11918 entries in the past 12 months by 997 different contributors.
Last update: April 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: April 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 | 43.9 | 21.3 | 34.0 | 47.3 | 44.7 | 55.5 | |
| Cancun | 41.7 | 14.8 | 29.9 | 47.0 | 41.2 | 43.2 | |
| Mexico City | 40.8 | 23.7 | 33.3 | 45.8 | 44.1 | 43.0 | |
| Queretaro (Santiago de Querétaro) | 39.2 | 15.0 | 28.6 | 46.9 | 36.5 | 61.2 | |
| Merida | 37.9 | 14.1 | 27.5 | 42.8 | 39.0 | 42.8 | |
| Guadalajara | 36.7 | 15.7 | 27.5 | 42.6 | 35.5 | 48.4 |
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