Cost of Living in Puebla
Summary of cost of living in Puebla, Mexico:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,623.3 (Mex$45,180.3), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $703.2 (Mex$12,110.6), excluding rent.
- Puebla is 51.8% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Puebla is, on average, 80.3% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | Mex$200.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | Mex$875.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | Mex$175.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | Mex$50.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | Mex$70.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | Mex$59.45 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | Mex$26.11 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | Mex$21.00 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | Mex$29.71 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | Mex$51.41 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | Mex$15.42 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | Mex$65.37 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | Mex$53.52 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | Mex$46.49 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | Mex$91.63 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | Mex$21.92 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | Mex$14.36 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | Mex$15.88 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | Mex$16.63 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | Mex$17.01 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | Mex$16.42 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | Mex$27.00 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | Mex$24.17 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | Mex$250.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | Mex$26.14 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | Mex$47.50 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | Mex$90.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | Mex$10.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | Mex$450.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | Mex$97.50 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | Mex$80.47 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | Mex$290.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | Mex$25.61 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | Mex$386,990.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | Mex$444,716.67 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | Mex$1,120.00 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | Mex$350.00 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | Mex$438.33 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | Mex$771.43 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | Mex$240.00 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | Mex$100.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | Mex$7,666.67 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | Mex$361,250.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | Mex$1,066.67 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | Mex$1,120.00 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | Mex$1,858.33 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | Mex$1,760.00 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | Mex$11,350.00 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | Mex$5,033.33 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | Mex$15,333.33 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | Mex$11,433.33 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | Mex$2,772.20 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | Mex$1,549.94 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | Mex$12,200.69 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 10.96 | |
Prices in Puebla
This city had 218 entries in the past 12 months by 15 different contributors.
Last update: 3 June 2026
Last update: 3 June 2026
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Refugio
on Feb 18, 2023:
How much is a 1 or 2 bedroom apartment in Puebla?