Cost of Living in Mexico
Summary:
- Family of four estimated monthly costs are 1,925.6$ (36,502.8MXN) without rent.
- A single person estimated monthly costs are 539.4$ (10,224.8MXN) without rent.
- Cost of living in Mexico is, on average, 47.6% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Mexico is, on average, 71.9% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 150.00 MXN | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 600.00 MXN | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 120.00 MXN | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 40.00 MXN | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 65.00 MXN | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 49.92 MXN | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 18.98 MXN | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 13.85 MXN | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 88.58 MXN | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 33.72 MXN | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 12.39 MXN | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 35.40 MXN | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 60.55 MXN | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 53.87 MXN | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 84.08 MXN | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 21.93 MXN | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 10.32 MXN | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 10.93 MXN | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 11.95 MXN | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 12.72 MXN | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 11.73 MXN | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 17.85 MXN | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 16.18 MXN | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 200.00 MXN | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 24.55 MXN | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 44.38 MXN | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 68.00 MXN | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 10.00 MXN | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 350.00 MXN | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 40.00 MXN | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 33.17 MXN | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 150.00 MXN | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 86.08 MXN | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 350,000.00 MXN | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 367,736.77 MXN | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 1,048.11 MXN | |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 1.47 MXN | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 519.52 MXN | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 597.03 MXN | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 270.80 MXN | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 80.00 MXN | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 3,854.08 MXN | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 77,327.37 MXN | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 869.78 MXN | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 669.77 MXN | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 1,510.89 MXN | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 1,368.73 MXN | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 9,361.73 MXN | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 5,749.76 MXN | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 16,637.62 MXN | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 11,790.56 MXN | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 2,416.65 MXN | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,660.55 MXN | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 12,805.36 MXN | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 11.00 |
Prices in Mexico
This country had 12255 entries in the past 12 months by 1013 different contributors.
Last update: March 2023
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: March 2023
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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| Tijuana | 43.4 | 16.5 | 30.4 | 37.0 | 45.9 | 44.3 | |
| Monterrey | 43.4 | 17.7 | 31.0 | 41.3 | 42.7 | 52.8 | |
| Mexico City | 42.2 | 21.0 | 32.0 | 40.6 | 39.2 | 36.4 | |
| Cancun | 40.5 | 15.2 | 28.3 | 38.7 | 40.5 | 38.8 | |
| Guadalajara | 39.6 | 15.6 | 28.0 | 39.8 | 37.2 | 45.9 | |
| Merida | 39.4 | 13.6 | 27.0 | 40.4 | 37.5 | 36.3 | |
| Puerto Vallarta | 38.6 | 22.9 | 31.0 | 35.2 | 35.0 | 46.1 | |
| Queretaro (Santiago de Querétaro) | 38.2 | 12.3 | 25.7 | 38.5 | 34.3 | 53.4 | |
| Playa del Carmen | 38.2 | 22.8 | 30.8 | 36.6 | 30.9 | 35.6 | |
| Puebla | 37.0 | 10.2 | 24.1 | 34.5 | 31.4 | 37.0 |
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 DeutschLebenshaltungskosten in Mexiko
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 ItalianoCosto della Vita in Messico
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