Cost of Living in Mexico
Summary of cost of living in Mexico:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 97,053.0₴ (46,147.1MXN), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 26,846.1₴ (12,764.9MXN), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Mexico is, on average, 43.8% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Mexico is, on average, 63.4% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 420.62 ₴ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,682.50 ₴ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 315.47 ₴ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 94.64 ₴ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 168.25 ₴ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 131.61 ₴ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 50.68 ₴ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 37.28 ₴ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 224.25 ₴ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 94.33 ₴ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 31.45 ₴ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 95.66 ₴ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 154.79 ₴ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 137.23 ₴ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 194.66 ₴ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 49.68 ₴ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 26.11 ₴ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 33.30 ₴ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 32.60 ₴ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 35.91 ₴ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 35.33 ₴ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 50.92 ₴ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 40.31 ₴ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 420.62 ₴ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 63.37 ₴ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 116.17 ₴ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 168.25 ₴ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 25.24 ₴ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,051.56 ₴ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 105.16 ₴ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 135.39 ₴ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 420.62 ₴ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 194.49 ₴ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 841,228.30 ₴ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 907,926.26 ₴ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 2,504.67 ₴ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 928.13 ₴ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 1,116.10 ₴ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,388.60 ₴ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 731.35 ₴ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 189.28 ₴ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 9,847.75 ₴ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 221,590.46 ₴ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,095.60 ₴ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,614.34 ₴ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 3,649.16 ₴ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 3,458.06 ₴ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 26,030.51 ₴ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 18,193.70 ₴ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 49,770.12 ₴ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 34,540.04 ₴ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 7,402.42 ₴ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 5,199.41 ₴ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 28,448.29 ₴ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 11.45 |
Prices in Mexico
This country had 11793 entries in the past 12 months by 986 different contributors.
Last update: April 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: April 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
By City in Mexico
Rank |
City |
Cost of Living Index |
Rent Index |
Cost of Living Plus Rent Index |
Groceries Index |
Restaurant Price Index |
Local Purchasing Power Index |
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| Monterrey | 43.6 | 21.1 | 33.8 | 46.8 | 44.2 | 55.4 | |
| Cancun | 41.4 | 14.7 | 29.7 | 46.7 | 40.9 | 43.1 | |
| Mexico City | 40.5 | 23.6 | 33.1 | 45.4 | 43.8 | 43.0 | |
| Queretaro (Santiago de Querétaro) | 38.9 | 14.8 | 28.4 | 46.4 | 36.2 | 61.1 | |
| Merida | 37.6 | 14.0 | 27.3 | 42.4 | 38.8 | 42.7 | |
| Guadalajara | 36.4 | 15.6 | 27.3 | 42.2 | 35.2 | 48.3 |
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