Cost of Living in Mexico
Summary of cost of living in Mexico:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,465.8$ (46,373.6MXN), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 681.2$ (12,811.8MXN), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Mexico is, on average, 41.3% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Mexico is, on average, 61.8% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 200.00 MXN | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 800.00 MXN | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 150.00 MXN | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 45.00 MXN | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 80.00 MXN | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 63.56 MXN | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 24.72 MXN | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 18.03 MXN | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 106.98 MXN | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 44.70 MXN | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 14.83 MXN | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 45.73 MXN | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 73.72 MXN | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 66.28 MXN | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 93.30 MXN | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 23.78 MXN | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 12.64 MXN | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 16.27 MXN | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 15.58 MXN | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 16.96 MXN | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 17.34 MXN | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 24.28 MXN | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 19.57 MXN | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 200.00 MXN | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 30.52 MXN | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 56.48 MXN | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 80.00 MXN | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 12.00 MXN | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 500.00 MXN | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 50.00 MXN | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 67.20 MXN | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 200.00 MXN | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 92.52 MXN | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 380,000.00 MXN | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 435,241.65 MXN | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 1,198.15 MXN | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 440.10 MXN | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 532.65 MXN | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 677.22 MXN | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 346.19 MXN | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 90.00 MXN | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 4,740.35 MXN | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 115,767.30 MXN | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 998.97 MXN | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 777.68 MXN | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 1,773.16 MXN | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 1,667.56 MXN | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 12,259.53 MXN | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 8,551.40 MXN | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 23,310.12 MXN | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 16,436.46 MXN | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 3,462.60 MXN | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 2,424.88 MXN | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 13,594.54 MXN | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 11.44 |
Prices in Mexico
This country had 12859 entries in the past 12 months by 1065 different contributors.
Last update: 28 June 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 28 June 2025
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 |
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| Monterrey | 45.7 | 22.7 | 35.7 | 48.7 | 47.3 | 56.5 | |
| Cancun | 44.7 | 16.7 | 32.6 | 47.3 | 47.1 | 44.6 | |
| Mexico City | 42.7 | 25.8 | 35.4 | 46.1 | 47.3 | 49.1 | |
| Queretaro (Santiago de Querétaro) | 40.9 | 15.5 | 29.9 | 47.0 | 39.7 | 62.6 | |
| Tijuana | 39.3 | 19.5 | 30.7 | 40.2 | 41.3 | 66.1 | |
| Merida | 38.7 | 14.1 | 28.0 | 42.6 | 42.0 | 43.8 | |
| Guadalajara | 38.0 | 16.6 | 28.7 | 42.9 | 37.5 | 49.5 |
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