Cost of Living in Puebla
Summary of cost of living in Puebla, Mexico:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,626.4 (Mex$45,188.0), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $704.0 (Mex$12,112.9), excluding rent.
- Puebla is 40.4% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Puebla is, on average, 65.3% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $11.62 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $50.86 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $10.17 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $2.91 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $4.07 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $3.46 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $1.52 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $1.22 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $1.73 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $2.99 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $0.90 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $3.80 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $3.11 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $2.70 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $5.33 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $1.27 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.83 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $0.92 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $0.97 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.99 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.95 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $1.57 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $1.40 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $14.53 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | $1.52 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $2.76 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $5.23 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $0.58 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $26.15 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $5.67 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $4.68 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $16.86 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $1.49 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $22,492.23 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $25,847.36 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $65.10 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $20.34 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $25.48 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $44.84 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $13.95 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $5.81 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $445.59 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $20,996.19 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $62.00 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $65.10 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $108.01 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $102.29 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $659.67 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $292.54 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $891.19 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $664.52 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $161.12 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $90.08 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $709.12 | |
| 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?