Cost of Living in Mexico
Summary of cost of living in Mexico:
- A family of four estimated monthly costs are 2,234.8$ (45,311.1MXN) without rent.
- A single person estimated monthly costs are 618.1$ (12,531.3MXN) without rent.
- Cost of living in Mexico is, on average, 46.3% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Mexico is, on average, 65.0% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 9.49 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 39.46 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.40 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 2.22 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.92 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.97 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.13 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.84 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.16 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.16 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.72 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.18 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.60 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.21 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.48 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.15 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.59 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.74 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.74 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.83 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.76 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.18 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.91 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.86 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.44 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.59 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 3.95 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.54 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 24.66 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.47 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.96 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 8.88 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 4.49 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 19,235.44 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 21,237.66 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 60.40 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 21.66 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 26.15 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.40 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 17.04 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 4.44 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 226.96 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 4,914.65 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 49.75 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 37.48 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 85.26 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 77.99 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 610.66 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 423.92 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,155.80 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 806.20 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 166.67 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 117.77 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 665.29 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 11.43 |
Prices in Mexico
This country had 17431 entries in the past 12 months by 1443 different contributors.
Last update: November 2024
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: November 2024
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Sources and References
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monterrey | 42.0 | 20.3 | 32.3 | 46.0 | 42.9 | 55.8 | |
| Mexico City | 38.4 | 21.7 | 31.0 | 44.1 | 41.0 | 44.7 | |
| Merida | 36.6 | 13.3 | 26.2 | 41.1 | 39.1 | 39.8 | |
| Tijuana | 35.8 | 15.9 | 26.9 | 38.4 | 38.8 | 56.6 | |
| Queretaro (Santiago de Querétaro) | 35.8 | 13.0 | 25.7 | 43.9 | 35.0 | 69.5 | |
| Guadalajara | 35.0 | 14.7 | 26.0 | 41.1 | 36.0 | 48.1 | |
| Puebla | 33.2 | 11.9 | 23.7 | 38.1 | 31.0 | 47.1 |
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