Cost of Living in Mexico - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Mexico
Address: MX

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $703 (excluding rent), and $1,207 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,695 (excluding rent), and $2,624 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$10.38 MX$183

$5.19 MX$91.6

$18.16 MX$320

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$42.10 MX$743

$26.31 MX$464

$84.2 MX$1,486

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$7.87 MX$139

$6.83 MX$120

$10.50 MX$185

Cappuccino

$3.24 MX$57.2

$1.80 MX$31.69

$5.13 MX$90.6

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.32 MX$23.33

$0.97 MX$17.05

$2.42 MX$42.71

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.91 MX$16.06

$0.60 MX$10.65

$1.92 MX$33.97

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$2.33 MX$41.17

$1.29 MX$22.83

$4.15 MX$73.2

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$4.29 MX$75.7

$2.68 MX$47.24

$6.44 MX$114

Milk (1 liter)

$1.50 MX$26.55

$1.10 MX$19.42

$2.03 MX$35.82

White Bread (500g)

$2.54 MX$44.81

$1.55 MX$27.41

$4.13 MX$72.9

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.74 MX$30.78

$1.07 MX$18.86

$2.45 MX$43.24

Eggs

$2.38 MX$42.06

$1.44 MX$25.48

$3.77 MX$66.5

Local Cheese (1kg)

$8.69 MX$153

$4.29 MX$75.7

$13.74 MX$242

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$7.81 MX$138

$4.07 MX$71.9

$12.60 MX$222

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$10.79 MX$190

$6.82 MX$120

$16.25 MX$287

Apples (1kg)

$2.80 MX$49.48

$1.61 MX$28.40

$4.28 MX$75.6

Banana (1kg)

$1.51 MX$26.69

$1.03 MX$18.16

$2.72 MX$47.94

Oranges (1kg)

$1.90 MX$33.56

$0.79 MX$14.03

$3.72 MX$65.7

Tomato (1kg)

$1.78 MX$31.37

$0.77 MX$13.62

$2.84 MX$50.2

Potato (1kg)

$1.95 MX$34.41

$0.78 MX$13.73

$2.86 MX$50.6

Onion (1kg)

$1.97 MX$34.82

$0.99 MX$17.41

$3.10 MX$54.6

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.26 MX$22.20

$0.77 MX$13.60

$2.01 MX$35.45

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$1.02 MX$17.97

$0.68 MX$12.04

$1.57 MX$27.75

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$4.19 MX$73.9

$3.93 MX$69.3

$5.18 MX$91.5

Wine (Bottle)

$11.20 MX$198

$6.72 MX$119

$19.60 MX$346

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.66 MX$29.21

$1.08 MX$19.12

$2.70 MX$47.61

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.92 MX$51.6

$1.29 MX$22.85

$4.67 MX$82.4

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.65 MX$11.55

$0.38 MX$6.78

$0.88 MX$15.58

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$26.48 MX$467

$13.24 MX$234

$50.2 MX$886

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$2.57 MX$45.33

$1.31 MX$23.18

$4.38 MX$77.3

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$1.91 MX$33.65

$0.71 MX$12.60

$2.87 MX$50.6

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$10.47 MX$185

$5.24 MX$92.4

$15.71 MX$277

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.31 MX$23.07

$1.21 MX$21.28

$1.37 MX$24.14

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$20.5K MX$361.4K

$17.9K MX$316.5K

$26.8K MX$472.4K

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$22.7K MX$400.8K

$21.5K MX$378.8K

$25.7K MX$453.3K

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$63.3 MX$1,117

$31.03 MX$548

$138 MX$2,429

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$23.14 MX$409

$10.51 MX$185

$31.53 MX$556

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$28.47 MX$502

$21.41 MX$378

$42.82 MX$756

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$35.44 MX$626

$18.56 MX$328

$74.3 MX$1,310

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$18.02 MX$318

$10.41 MX$184

$26.02 MX$459

Cinema Ticket

$4.66 MX$82.3

$3.62 MX$63.9

$7.76 MX$137

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$248 MX$4,377

$130 MX$2,301

$521 MX$9,204

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$5,750 MX$101.5K

$2,765 MX$48.8K

$12.9K MX$227.0K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$51.8 MX$914

$26.08 MX$460

$78.2 MX$1,381

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$40.92 MX$722

$23.84 MX$421

$63.6 MX$1,122

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$93.9 MX$1,657

$53.1 MX$937

$143 MX$2,530

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$89.7 MX$1,583

$43.05 MX$760

$156 MX$2,754

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$636 MX$11.2K

$313 MX$5,533

$1,149 MX$20.3K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$439 MX$7,755

$208 MX$3,668

$831 MX$14.7K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,225 MX$21.6K

$634 MX$11.2K

$2,379 MX$42.0K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$848 MX$15.0K

$468 MX$8,255

$1,749 MX$30.9K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$2,594 MX$45.8K

$1,102 MX$19.5K

$4,622 MX$81.6K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$1,559 MX$27.5K

$839 MX$14.8K

$2,893 MX$51.1K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$805 MX$14.2K

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

11.45

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: January 11, 2026

By City in Mexico

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Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
101	Villahermosa	340060	56	$766	$1,089	$1,633	$2,538	90.78	129.59
102	Xalapa, Veracruz	443063	37	$569	$742	$1,186	$1,747	273.77	105.86
103	Xilitla	-	59	$668	$1,186	$2,013	$2,644	29.68	13.29
104	Zacapoaxtla	8000	38	$504	$738	$949	$1,662	160.66	28.8
105	Zacatecas	138444	48	$489	$966	$1,307	$2,061	90.28	86.77
106	Zamora de Hidalgo	-	57	$692	$1,127	$1,352	$2,414	-	-
107	Zapopan	1257547	61	$820	$1,231	$1,773	$2,476	107.26	161.17
108	Zihuatanejo	67408	56	$674	$1,123	$1,546	$2,419	-	90

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Cost of Living in Mexico - Frequently Asked Questions

Cost of Living in Mexico is a useful frame for comparing regions and planning longer stays. Mexico can offer a favorable balance of value, with a wide range of choices that let you align pace, amenities, and location with your budget. You may find modern apartments in vibrant cities at reasonable rents compared with similar Western hubs, while street food and locally produced goods remain affordable if you shop like a local. Tourism spots push prices higher, but you can optimize value by choosing longer tenancy, off-season travel, and public transit over rideshares. Tip: Plan with flexibility and test a few neighborhoods before committing.

Day-to-day life often blends practical affordability with vibrant local culture. When housing, search for layouts that balance safety, travel time, and access to markets; neighborhoods outside the main tourist belts can offer better value with similar amenities. Food options range from inexpensive street plates to fresh markets and moderate restaurants. Public transit is generally reliable in larger cities, and ride-hailing apps are common; for remote work, coworking spaces in central districts provide reliable Wi-Fi and meetups. Understanding Mexico living cost helps you compare rent, groceries, and transit across cities. Tip: start with short stays in a couple of areas to gauge convenience and mood.

Choosing a base in Mexico often comes down to pace and priorities. For a budget-friendly fit, consider smaller cities or vibrant neighborhoods on the periphery of major hubs, or midtown districts with easy access to transit and markets. For a livelier digital nomad scene, look at urban cores with coworking options and frequent cultural events. A practical budgeting framework is to categorize needs (housing, food, transport) and test a few neighborhoods seasonally to compare costs and quality of life. Seasonal shifts in tourism can affect crowding and prices; use off-peak periods to lock in longer leases and smoother services. Tip: map your priorities and trial neighborhoods before committing.