Cost of Living in Mexicali

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Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 207.30 MXN 100.00-330.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 600.00 MXN 420.00-1,500.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 120.00 MXN 120.00-210.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 50.00 MXN 25.00-100.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 75.00 MXN 75.00-180.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 62.50 MXN 50.00-100.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 22.70 MXN 16.00-35.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) 20.00 MXN 14.00-32.00
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 22.50 MXN 20.00-60.00
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 38.56 MXN 22.68-108.86
White Rice (1 lb) 12.47 MXN 9.98-20.41
Eggs (12, Large Size) 50.40 MXN 35.00-96.00
Local Cheese (1 lb) 20.41 MXN 20.41-113.40
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 49.90 MXN 20.41-113.40
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 54.43 MXN 22.68-113.40
Apples (1 lb) 13.61 MXN 6.80-31.75
Bananas (1 lb) 11.34 MXN 9.07-31.75
Oranges (1 lb) 11.34 MXN 9.07-31.75
Tomatoes (1 lb) 13.61 MXN 8.16-24.95
Potatoes (1 lb) 11.34 MXN 6.80-20.41
Onions (1 lb) 11.34 MXN 6.80-22.68
Lettuce (1 Head) 25.00 MXN 10.00-45.00
Bottled Water (50 oz) 15.00 MXN 15.00-22.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 150.00 MXN 100.00-300.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 36.00 MXN 17.00-50.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 72.50 MXN 20.71-80.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 74.00 MXN 69.10-82.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 18.50 MXN 16.00-21.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 640.00 MXN
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 52.50 MXN 45.00-80.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 64.37 MXN 64.37-96.56
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 350.00 MXN 350.00-350.00
Gasoline (1 Liter) 24.30 MXN 23.00-26.00
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) 440,650.00 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) 862.50 MXN 600.00-3,500.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 406.67 MXN 300.00-800.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 542.50 MXN 390.00-750.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 696.25 MXN 475.00-863.75
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 300.00 MXN
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 75.00 MXN 75.00-160.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 3,750.00 MXN 800.00-6,700.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 84,000.00 MXN 84,000.00-84,000.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 625.00 MXN 300.00-1,500.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 600.00 MXN 500.00-1,200.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 1,400.00 MXN 1,300.00-2,000.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 700.00 MXN 700.00-1,500.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 18,000.00 MXN
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 5,000.00 MXN
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 25,000.00 MXN
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 10,000.00 MXN
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 4,496.47 MXN
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 2,489.78 MXN
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 15,750.00 MXN
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 12.07 11.60-13.00

Prices in Mexicali

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Last update: 4 February 2026
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