Cost of Living in Aguascalientes

Summary of cost of living in Aguascalientes, Mexico:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,489.8 (Mex$43,194.3), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $666.4 (Mex$11,561.2), excluding rent.
  • Aguascalientes is 60.2% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Aguascalientes is, on average, 88.8% lower than in New York.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant Mex$230.00 150.00-450.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) Mex$800.00 600.00-1,300.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) Mex$130.00 115.00-150.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) Mex$35.00 25.00-60.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) Mex$60.00 35.00-90.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) Mex$68.12 40.00-90.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) Mex$30.00 20.00-45.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) Mex$22.62 12.00-40.00
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) Mex$26.67 25.00-30.00
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) Mex$36.56 22.68-49.90
White Rice (1 lb) Mex$12.47 9.07-19.05
Eggs (12, Large Size) Mex$46.60 35.00-72.00
Local Cheese (1 lb) Mex$63.50 36.29-86.18
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) Mex$69.17 36.29-122.47
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) Mex$95.25 72.57-136.08
Apples (1 lb) Mex$18.48 8.62-22.68
Bananas (1 lb) Mex$10.77 5.90-20.41
Oranges (1 lb) Mex$12.53 5.44-27.22
Tomatoes (1 lb) Mex$14.29 4.54-20.87
Potatoes (1 lb) Mex$13.04 5.90-19.96
Onions (1 lb) Mex$11.34 6.80-18.14
Lettuce (1 Head) Mex$18.50 15.00-25.00
Bottled Water (50 oz) Mex$15.75 10.00-25.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) Mex$160.00 100.00-350.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) Mex$32.59 15.00-65.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) Mex$62.50 30.00-90.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) Mex$80.00 80.00-89.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) Mex$11.00 11.00-13.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) Mex$442.50 330.00-555.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) Mex$22.50 17.00-25.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) Mex$32.99 17.70-48.28
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) Mex$200.00
Gasoline (1 Liter) Mex$25.37 23.40-28.07
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) Mex$386,990.00 386,990.00-386,990.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) Mex$440,650.00 425,600.00-455,700.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) Mex$1,006.67 1,000.00-1,020.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) Mex$446.50 200.00-600.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) Mex$448.17 389.00-600.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership Mex$570.00 350.00-1,200.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) Mex$400.00 300.00-400.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) Mex$95.00 90.00-180.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child Mex$3,900.00 3,000.00-5,000.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child Mex$53,000.00 42,000.00-120,000.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) Mex$1,000.00 500.00-1,600.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) Mex$700.00 500.00-900.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) Mex$1,875.00 1,200.00-3,500.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes Mex$1,287.50 800.00-2,300.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre Mex$9,250.00 8,000.00-12,500.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre Mex$6,430.00 5,000.00-13,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre Mex$14,425.00 12,000.00-20,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre Mex$11,697.14 8,000.00-17,000.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre Mex$1,980.21 1,291.34-2,784.59
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre Mex$1,999.12 1,933.74-2,322.56
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) Mex$15,823.71
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 11.20 9.20-11.99

Prices in Aguascalientes

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Last update: 4 May 2026
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