Cost of Living in Monterrey
Summary of cost of living in Monterrey, Mexico:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,047.8$ (55,792.5MXN), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 835.2$ (15,288.8MXN), excluding rent.
- Monterrey is 45.3% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Monterrey is, on average, 60.9% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 13.66 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 51.90 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 10.93 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 2.73 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.37 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.85 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.48 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.05 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.81 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 2.58 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.94 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 2.63 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.15 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.49 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 6.66 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.55 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.72 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.01 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.01 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.10 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.24 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.67 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.18 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 13.66 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.78 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.17 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 4.48 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.82 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 44.25 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 1.91 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.64 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 10.93 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.41 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 24,582.10 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 26,692.34 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 130.32 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 30.72 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 30.94 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 38.58 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 21.40 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 5.46 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 377.42 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 9,238.02 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 63.84 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 42.96 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 116.81 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 143.85 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 925.24 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 693.12 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,719.14 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,417.33 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 289.51 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 333.47 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,056.82 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.66 |
Prices in Monterrey
This city had 1211 entries in the past 12 months by 99 different contributors.
Last update: 11 November 2025
Last update: 11 November 2025
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Nearby Cities:| Cost of Living in García | 24.08 miles |
| Cost of Living in Linares | 87.31 miles |
| Cost of Living in Frontera | 123.90 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ciudad Rio Bravo | 153.56 miles |
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The prices have doubled for nearly everything since 2020, CV.
Tons of Russian, Turks, Indians, Chinese, Africans, Arabs hanging around waiting to get to the border to cross over into US.
In general, people have become ruder, aggressive, and there are more scammers everywhere.
In CDMX, the metros and buses are jampacked worse than Tokyo all day and night.
Stay away from Hidalgo just outside the metro, as this is where the cannabis smokers aggregate, they are malicious, very different compared to most potheads around the world.
The pubs and restaurants overlooking the Cathedral square in the city centre Zocalo are complete tourist traps, the prices are outrageous.
Tons of Americans and Canadians have moved here, while they make money in dollars, jacking up rents and grocery prices for both locals and other tourists from not so rich countries.
The police in Tijuana stole $300 US dollars from me on the pretext of a false accusation made by a woman standing next to me at a cigarette vendor outside a bar. The next day, a hotel refused to give me 100 pesos deposit because I checked out 10 mins late.
Mexico isn't what it used to be, there is a negative energy in general and people are out to get you, especially if you are a foreigner.
Tons of missing women posters, absolutely brutal. This is a culture that just doesn't give a F about human life or basic emotions.
The classic Mexico of literature and movies, what we read and imagined about, is long dead and buried.
I am brown and I speak Spanish yet I felt unwelcome here.
Better go to El Salvador, it will overtake Mexico by 2030 in all aspects especially safety for women and less aggressive men. Costa Rica is better as well.