Cost of Living in Puebla
Summary of cost of living in Puebla, Mexico:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,833.4$ (48,797.3MXN), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 759.3$ (13,076.6MXN), excluding rent.
- Puebla is 44.3% less expensive than Los Angeles (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Puebla is, on average, 79.1% lower than in Los Angeles.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 14.52 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 59.81 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 9.00 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 2.90 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.21 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.45 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.74 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.28 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.68 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 2.84 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.95 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 4.27 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.63 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.32 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 5.47 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.29 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.87 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.02 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 0.95 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.03 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.02 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.60 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.67 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 14.52 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.53 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.77 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 5.23 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.87 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 26.13 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 4.35 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 3.27 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 11.61 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.47 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 22,470.56 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 25,532.14 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 74.03 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 21.77 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 23.95 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 51.10 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 14.52 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 6.10 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 445.16 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 20,975.97 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 56.44 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 69.21 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 116.13 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 102.19 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 726.78 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 402.97 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,025.81 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 825.68 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 160.97 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 90.00 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 803.67 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 10.96 | |
Prices in Puebla
This city had 139 entries in the past 12 months by 11 different contributors.
Last update: 4 February 2026
Last update: 4 February 2026
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| Cost of Living in Zacatlán, Puebla | 75.16 miles |
| Cost of Living in Nezahualcóyotl | 75.67 miles |
| Cost of Living in Chicoloapan de Juarez | 75.86 miles |
| Cost of Living in Mexico City | 80.65 miles |
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Refugio
on Feb 18, 2023:
How much is a 1 or 2 bedroom apartment in Puebla?