Cost of Living in Mexico
Summary of cost of living in Mexico:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 99,730.7₴ (46,219.6MXN), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 27,544.3₴ (12,765.2MXN), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Mexico is, on average, 42.5% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Mexico is, on average, 62.5% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 431.55 ₴ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,726.21 ₴ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 323.66 ₴ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 97.10 ₴ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 172.62 ₴ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 136.05 ₴ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 52.75 ₴ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 38.70 ₴ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 230.64 ₴ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 96.47 ₴ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 32.08 ₴ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 98.39 ₴ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 158.43 ₴ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 141.36 ₴ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 201.98 ₴ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 51.07 ₴ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 26.98 ₴ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 34.71 ₴ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 33.75 ₴ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 36.79 ₴ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 36.93 ₴ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 52.30 ₴ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 41.94 ₴ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 431.55 ₴ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 65.67 ₴ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 120.68 ₴ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 172.62 ₴ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 23.74 ₴ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,078.88 ₴ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 107.89 ₴ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 138.90 ₴ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 431.55 ₴ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 199.62 ₴ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 863,081.40 ₴ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 932,563.70 ₴ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 2,573.98 ₴ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 952.71 ₴ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 1,148.93 ₴ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,455.69 ₴ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 748.97 ₴ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 194.20 ₴ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 9,954.17 ₴ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 229,013.08 ₴ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,166.02 ₴ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,671.15 ₴ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 3,817.50 ₴ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 3,600.85 ₴ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 26,693.57 ₴ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 18,519.80 ₴ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 51,296.33 ₴ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 35,630.29 ₴ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 7,569.46 ₴ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 5,211.76 ₴ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 29,457.82 ₴ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 11.45 |
Prices in Mexico
This country had 12441 entries in the past 12 months by 1039 different contributors.
Last update: 25 May 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 25 May 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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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 | 45.0 | 21.5 | 34.6 | 48.6 | 45.9 | 56.7 | |
| Mexico City | 41.7 | 23.8 | 33.8 | 46.4 | 45.4 | 45.7 | |
| Queretaro (Santiago de Querétaro) | 40.2 | 14.7 | 28.9 | 46.8 | 38.5 | 63.0 | |
| Merida | 38.2 | 13.3 | 27.2 | 42.5 | 40.8 | 43.9 | |
| Guadalajara | 37.2 | 15.4 | 27.5 | 42.6 | 36.3 | 49.9 |
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