Cost of Living in Mexico
Summary of cost of living in Mexico:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,109.0€ (46,185.9MXN), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 582.6€ (12,758.6MXN), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Mexico is, on average, 22.7% lower than in Latvia.
- Rent in Mexico is, on average, 34.7% higher than in Latvia.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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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 (0.5 liter draught) | 45.00 MXN | |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 80.00 MXN | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 63.15 MXN | |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | 24.55 MXN | |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | 17.91 MXN | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | 28.21 MXN | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | 49.11 MXN | |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | 32.60 MXN | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 45.65 MXN | |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | 161.96 MXN | |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | 145.40 MXN | |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 205.49 MXN | |
| Apples (1kg) | 52.41 MXN | |
| Banana (1kg) | 27.77 MXN | |
| Oranges (1kg) | 35.66 MXN | |
| Tomato (1kg) | 34.40 MXN | |
| Potato (1kg) | 37.42 MXN | |
| Onion (1kg) | 38.19 MXN | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 24.31 MXN | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 19.51 MXN | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 200.00 MXN | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 30.48 MXN | |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 56.21 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 1km (Normal Tariff) | 40.02 MXN | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 200.00 MXN | |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 24.44 MXN | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 382,500.00 MXN | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 434,136.47 MXN | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | 1,195.29 MXN | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 440.02 MXN | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 531.59 MXN | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 664.62 MXN | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 345.82 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 | 4,728.20 MXN | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 107,305.55 MXN | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 995.81 MXN | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 772.27 MXN | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 1,765.51 MXN | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 1,661.59 MXN | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 12,182.72 MXN | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 8,451.92 MXN | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 23,099.15 MXN | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 16,304.80 MXN | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 37,575.89 MXN | |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 25,833.68 MXN | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 13,621.30 MXN | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 11.45 |
Prices in Mexico
This country had 12523 entries in the past 12 months by 1046 different contributors.
Last update: 14 June 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 14 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 | 45.2 | 22.1 | 35.1 | 47.8 | 45.9 | 56.8 | |
| Cancun | 44.3 | 16.3 | 32.1 | 46.6 | 45.8 | 44.8 | |
| Mexico City | 42.2 | 24.4 | 34.4 | 45.4 | 45.9 | 48.9 | |
| Queretaro (Santiago de Querétaro) | 40.5 | 15.2 | 29.4 | 46.2 | 38.5 | 62.8 | |
| Merida | 38.3 | 13.7 | 27.5 | 41.8 | 40.8 | 44.1 | |
| Tijuana | 38.0 | 18.7 | 29.6 | 39.3 | 38.1 | 67.9 | |
| Guadalajara | 37.5 | 16.3 | 28.3 | 42.1 | 36.4 | 49.6 |
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