Cost of Living in Mexico
Summary of cost of living in Mexico:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,422.3$ (46,189.7MXN), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 669.1$ (12,758.7MXN), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Mexico is, on average, 42.0% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Mexico is, on average, 62.6% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 10.49 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 41.95 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.87 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 2.36 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.20 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.30 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.29 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.94 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.60 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.34 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.77 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.39 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.86 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.45 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.90 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.25 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.66 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.85 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.82 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.89 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.91 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.28 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.02 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 10.49 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.60 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.95 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 4.20 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.63 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 26.22 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.62 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.38 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 10.49 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 4.85 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 20,190.58 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 22,760.39 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 63.16 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 23.06 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 27.88 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.14 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 18.22 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 4.72 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 246.54 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 5,663.50 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 52.22 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 40.30 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 92.67 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 87.13 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 640.77 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 444.38 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,214.18 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 856.84 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 184.50 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 125.89 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 715.00 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 11.44 |
Prices in Mexico
This country had 12420 entries in the past 12 months by 1035 different contributors.
Last update: 9 June 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 9 June 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 | 45.2 | 22.1 | 35.1 | 48.1 | 45.7 | 56.6 | |
| Cancun | 44.3 | 16.3 | 32.1 | 47.0 | 45.6 | 44.6 | |
| Mexico City | 42.2 | 24.3 | 34.4 | 45.7 | 45.7 | 47.6 | |
| Queretaro (Santiago de Querétaro) | 40.4 | 15.2 | 29.4 | 46.5 | 38.3 | 62.6 | |
| Merida | 38.2 | 13.7 | 27.5 | 42.1 | 40.6 | 43.9 | |
| Tijuana | 38.0 | 18.7 | 29.6 | 39.6 | 38.0 | 67.6 | |
| Guadalajara | 37.5 | 16.3 | 28.2 | 42.4 | 36.2 | 49.5 |
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