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)
1	Acapulco	658609	48	$711	$959	$1,700	$1,965	44.97	96.29
2	Acuna	160225	46	$658	$942	$1,390	$2,184	377.35	171.3
3	Aguascalientes	863893	50	$576	$986	$1,416	$2,029	60.91	108.12
4	Ajijic	-	60	$575	$1,224	$1,137	$2,732	66.25	85.38
5	Alamos, Sonora	10961	55	$630	$1,092	$1,627	$2,366	247.87	15.5
6	Atotonilco el Alto	26874	59	$697	$1,162	$1,871	$2,563	144.07	36.53
7	Azcapotzalco	432205	55	$688	$1,089	$1,470	$2,381	10.09	153.02
8	Boca del Rio	-	55	$643	$1,100	$1,383	$2,406	77.42	11.46
9	Bucerias	-	59	$696	$1,167	$1,575	$2,545	112.16	105.02
10	Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur	202694	85	$675	$1,662	$1,769	$3,479	79.92	116.28
11	Campeche	249623	56	$646	$1,110	$1,416	$2,412	122.28	99.09
12	Cancun	888797	68	$793	$1,374	$1,948	$3,086	178.96	131
13	Celaya	378143	57	$798	$1,160	$1,820	$2,552	174.03	128.66
14	Champotón	35799	57	$556	$1,149	$1,768	$2,438	77.43	28.01
15	Chapala	21596	51	$590	$1,030	$1,377	$2,009	16.24	85.38
16	Chihuahua	925762	56	$772	$1,116	$1,730	$2,286	22.04	113.48
17	Chilpancingo De Los Bravo	225728	58	$591	$1,158	$1,530	$2,555	19.58	70.32
18	Cholula	-	51	$641	$997	$1,528	$2,148	261.17	10.37
19	Ciudad Juarez	1501551	49	$644	$986	$1,452	$2,332	130.6	206.38
20	Ciudad Lerdo	96243	56	$604	$1,123	$1,671	$2,451	222.74	120.27
21	Ciudad Obregon	329404	53	$626	$1,080	$1,576	$2,225	229.1	108.93
22	Ciudad Victoria	332100	61	$773	$1,216	$1,770	$2,609	267.5	103.63
23	Ciudad del Carmen	191238	55	$615	$1,084	$1,679	$2,454	53.83	105.6
24	Coatzacoalcos	212540	55	$713	$1,101	$1,484	$2,429	89.41	109.01
25	Colima	146965	45	$534	$904	$1,349	$2,073	112.74	102.99
26	Cozumel	-	58	$653	$1,152	$1,530	$3,560	86.86	69.26
27	Cuajimalpa	217686	55	$616	$1,100	$1,427	$2,451	29.13	153.02
28	Cuauhtémoc	545884	55	$555	$1,127	$1,616	$2,416	188.43	153.02
29	Cuautitlan Izcalli	484573	52	$506	$1,019	$1,340	$2,201	114.05	138.92
30	Cuautla	157336	59	$618	$1,170	$1,698	$2,548	39.59	76.47
31	Cuernavaca	341029	50	$605	$998	$1,352	$2,308	61.98	119.43
32	Culiacan	808416	49	$663	$967	$1,774	$2,152	227.06	137.96
33	Durango	518709	35	$527	$692	$1,307	$1,588	105.23	107.73
34	Ecatepec	1645352	59	$843	$1,207	$1,869	$2,600	159.6	139.28
35	Ensenada	330652	52	$620	$1,041	$1,470	$2,214	37.5	112.05
36	Guadalajara	1385629	59	$693	$1,171	$1,696	$2,570	238.18	158.04
37	Guadalupe	635862	63	$824	$1,250	$1,561	$2,691	129.23	138.36
38	Guadelupe	-	55	$667	$1,085	$1,575	$2,410	161.27	33.49
39	Guanajuato	70068	40	$596	$803	$1,578	$1,892	37.75	86.39
40	Hermosillo	855563	50	$711	$1,006	$1,517	$2,321	182.83	125.34
41	Irapuato	452090	57	$792	$1,142	$1,521	$2,577	15.29	83.71
42	Isla Mujeres	13174	55	$657	$1,090	$1,578	$2,383	142.41	61
43	La Paz	250141	61	$672	$1,236	$1,559	$2,796	40.5	105.14
44	Lazaro Cardenas	83637	55	$682	$1,108	$1,566	$2,459	36.62	67.38
45	Leon	1579803	43	$525	$846	$1,348	$1,928	130.86	120.59
46	Los Cabos	-	55	$684	$1,127	$1,789	$2,453	99.79	40.09
47	Los Mochis	298009	55	$688	$1,089	$1,515	$2,362	45.42	131.06
48	Manzanillo	159853	59	$736	$1,165	$1,632	$2,457	67.89	102.4
49	Matamoros	510739	57	$605	$1,139	$1,895	$2,451	0.18	232.41
50	Mazatlan	441975	83	$813	$1,632	$1,799	$2,838	224.17	118.69

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.

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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.