Cost of Living in Mexico - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Mexico
Address: MX

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $705 (excluding rent), and $1,204 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,715 (excluding rent), and $2,608 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$10.50 MX$188

$5.25 MX$94.0

$18.36 MX$329

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$42.48 MX$760

$26.55 MX$475

$85.0 MX$1,521

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$8.09 MX$145

$7.02 MX$126

$10.79 MX$193

Cappuccino

$3.27 MX$58.6

$1.81 MX$32.44

$5.18 MX$92.8

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

$1.33 MX$23.76

$0.97 MX$17.37

$2.43 MX$43.51

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.91 MX$16.25

$0.60 MX$10.77

$1.92 MX$34.37

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$2.42 MX$43.31

$1.34 MX$24.02

$4.30 MX$77.0

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$4.13 MX$74.0

$2.58 MX$46.17

$6.20 MX$111

Milk (1 liter)

$1.51 MX$26.99

$1.10 MX$19.74

$2.03 MX$36.41

White Bread (500g)

$2.53 MX$45.21

$1.54 MX$27.65

$4.11 MX$73.6

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.69 MX$30.19

$1.03 MX$18.50

$2.37 MX$42.40

Eggs

$2.46 MX$43.95

$1.49 MX$26.63

$3.88 MX$69.5

Local Cheese (1kg)

$8.82 MX$158

$4.35 MX$77.9

$13.94 MX$249

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$7.91 MX$142

$4.12 MX$73.8

$12.74 MX$228

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$11.07 MX$198

$6.99 MX$125

$16.67 MX$298

Apples (1kg)

$2.84 MX$50.9

$1.63 MX$29.19

$4.34 MX$77.7

Banana (1kg)

$1.45 MX$25.98

$0.99 MX$17.67

$2.61 MX$46.65

Oranges (1kg)

$1.92 MX$34.39

$0.80 MX$14.38

$3.76 MX$67.3

Tomato (1kg)

$1.77 MX$31.77

$0.77 MX$13.79

$2.84 MX$50.8

Potato (1kg)

$1.97 MX$35.19

$0.78 MX$14.04

$2.89 MX$51.7

Onion (1kg)

$1.99 MX$35.67

$1.00 MX$17.83

$3.13 MX$56.0

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.25 MX$22.43

$0.77 MX$13.73

$2.00 MX$35.81

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$1.06 MX$18.88

$0.71 MX$12.65

$1.63 MX$29.15

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$4.15 MX$74.3

$3.89 MX$69.7

$5.14 MX$92.0

Wine (Bottle)

$11.34 MX$203

$7.09 MX$127

$19.85 MX$355

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.58 MX$28.36

$1.04 MX$18.55

$2.58 MX$46.21

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.94 MX$52.6

$1.30 MX$23.30

$4.69 MX$84.0

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.65 MX$11.61

$0.38 MX$6.82

$0.88 MX$15.67

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$26.59 MX$476

$13.29 MX$238

$50.4 MX$903

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$2.57 MX$46.06

$1.32 MX$23.55

$4.39 MX$78.5

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$1.99 MX$35.60

$0.74 MX$13.33

$2.99 MX$53.5

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$10.40 MX$186

$5.20 MX$93.1

$15.60 MX$279

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.25 MX$22.42

$1.16 MX$20.68

$1.31 MX$23.47

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

$20.6K MX$368.4K

$18.0K MX$322.6K

$26.9K MX$481.5K

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

$23.4K MX$419.0K

$22.1K MX$396.0K

$26.5K MX$473.9K

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

$63.7 MX$1,139

$31.20 MX$558

$138 MX$2,477

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

$23.09 MX$413

$10.49 MX$188

$31.46 MX$563

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$28.12 MX$503

$21.15 MX$379

$42.30 MX$757

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$35.88 MX$642

$18.79 MX$336

$75.2 MX$1,345

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$18.06 MX$323

$10.44 MX$187

$26.09 MX$467

Cinema Ticket

$4.74 MX$84.8

$3.68 MX$65.9

$7.89 MX$141

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

$248 MX$4,435

$130 MX$2,332

$521 MX$9,327

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$5,657 MX$101.3K

$2,720 MX$48.7K

$12.7K MX$226.5K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$52.1 MX$932

$26.23 MX$469

$78.7 MX$1,408

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$40.82 MX$731

$23.78 MX$426

$63.4 MX$1,135

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$94.5 MX$1,691

$53.4 MX$956

$144 MX$2,582

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$89.9 MX$1,610

$43.16 MX$773

$156 MX$2,801

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$645 MX$11.5K

$318 MX$5,690

$1,166 MX$20.9K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$440 MX$7,872

$208 MX$3,723

$832 MX$14.9K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,204 MX$21.5K

$624 MX$11.2K

$2,339 MX$41.9K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$863 MX$15.4K

$476 MX$8,518

$1,780 MX$31.9K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$2,689 MX$48.1K

$1,127 MX$20.2K

$4,678 MX$83.7K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$1,550 MX$27.7K

$835 MX$14.9K

$2,767 MX$49.5K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$807 MX$14.4K

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

11.45

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

Last update: March 14, 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	$712	$1,097	$1,791	$2,497	90.78	129.59
102	Xalapa, Veracruz	443063	38	$472	$765	$1,339	$1,808	273.77	105.86
103	Xilitla	-	60	$665	$1,170	$1,632	$2,607	29.68	13.29
104	Zacapoaxtla	8000	38	$423	$745	$1,147	$1,662	160.66	28.8
105	Zacatecas	138444	48	$467	$943	$1,413	$2,059	90.28	86.77
106	Zamora de Hidalgo	-	58	$750	$1,152	$1,586	$2,431	-	-
107	Zapopan	1257547	61	$629	$1,199	$1,580	$2,396	107.26	161.17
108	Zihuatanejo	67408	56	$751	$1,112	$1,529	$2,396	-	90

Mexico Median Internet Speeds (Updated January 2026)

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The chart highlights the Precision Threshold for mobile and fixed broadband internet speeds, updated quarterly.

Digital Nomad Cost of Living Index

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.