Cost of Living in Aguascalientes

Summary of cost of living in Aguascalientes, Mexico:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,412.0$ (42,478.2MXN), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 646.7$ (11,388.3MXN), excluding rent.
  • Aguascalientes is 52.9% less expensive than Los Angeles (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Aguascalientes is, on average, 82.5% lower than in Los Angeles.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 203.05 MXN 120.00-450.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 800.00 MXN 590.00-1,300.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 130.00 MXN 120.00-150.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 35.00 MXN 25.00-60.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 60.00 MXN 35.22-90.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 67.22 MXN 45.00-90.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 25.50 MXN 15.00-45.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) 16.88 MXN 10.00-40.00
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 26.50 MXN 21.13-30.00
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 37.57 MXN 27.22-49.90
White Rice (1 lb) 12.47 MXN 9.07-19.05
Eggs (12, Large Size) 47.60 MXN 35.00-62.00
Local Cheese (1 lb) 58.06 MXN 27.22-86.18
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 69.17 MXN 36.29-122.47
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 89.96 MXN 72.57-113.40
Apples (1 lb) 16.48 MXN 6.80-21.77
Bananas (1 lb) 9.98 MXN 5.90-20.41
Oranges (1 lb) 12.53 MXN 5.44-27.22
Tomatoes (1 lb) 14.14 MXN 4.54-20.87
Potatoes (1 lb) 13.04 MXN 5.90-19.96
Onions (1 lb) 11.34 MXN 6.80-18.14
Lettuce (1 Head) 18.50 MXN 15.00-25.00
Bottled Water (50 oz) 16.33 MXN 13.00-20.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 180.00 MXN 150.00-250.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 30.06 MXN 24.00-40.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 57.50 MXN 40.00-90.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 80.00 MXN 70.00-89.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 11.00 MXN 11.00-11.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 442.50 MXN 330.00-555.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 22.50 MXN 17.00-25.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 32.99 MXN 17.70-48.28
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 200.00 MXN
Gasoline (1 Liter) 24.87 MXN 23.40-25.64
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 386,990.00 MXN 386,990.00-386,990.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 444,716.67 MXN 425,600.00-455,700.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 1,006.67 MXN 1,000.00-1,020.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 496.33 MXN 200.00-600.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 448.17 MXN 389.00-600.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 558.33 MXN 350.00-800.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 400.00 MXN 300.00-400.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 92.50 MXN 80.00-180.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 3,900.00 MXN 3,000.00-5,000.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 53,000.00 MXN 42,000.00-120,000.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 970.00 MXN 500.00-1,600.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 700.00 MXN 500.00-900.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 1,800.00 MXN 1,200.00-3,500.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 1,210.00 MXN 800.00-2,300.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 9,250.00 MXN 8,000.00-12,500.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 6,430.00 MXN 5,000.00-13,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 14,340.00 MXN 12,000.00-20,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 11,985.00 MXN 8,000.00-17,000.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 1,881.81 MXN 1,291.34-2,784.59
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 2,016.32 MXN 1,933.74-2,322.56
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 15,991.75 MXN
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 11.20 9.20-11.99

Prices in Aguascalientes

This city had 215 entries in the past 12 months by 16 different contributors.
Last update: 12 January 2026
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