Cost of Living in Mexico - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Mexico
Address: MX

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $695 (excluding rent), and $1,204 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,710 (excluding rent), and $2,625 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$10.70 MX$192

$5.35 MX$95.9

$18.72 MX$335

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$42.87 MX$768

$26.79 MX$480

$85.7 MX$1,536

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$8.01 MX$144

$6.95 MX$125

$10.69 MX$192

Cappuccino

$3.26 MX$58.5

$1.81 MX$32.40

$5.17 MX$92.7

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

$1.28 MX$23.02

$0.94 MX$16.82

$2.35 MX$42.15

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.99 MX$17.71

$0.66 MX$11.74

$2.09 MX$37.47

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$2.42 MX$43.32

$1.34 MX$24.03

$4.30 MX$77.0

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$4.24 MX$76.0

$2.65 MX$47.44

$6.37 MX$114

Milk (1 liter)

$1.52 MX$27.26

$1.11 MX$19.95

$2.05 MX$36.78

White Bread (500g)

$2.53 MX$45.30

$1.55 MX$27.70

$4.11 MX$73.7

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.70 MX$30.44

$1.04 MX$18.65

$2.39 MX$42.75

Eggs

$2.47 MX$44.20

$1.49 MX$26.77

$3.90 MX$69.9

Local Cheese (1kg)

$8.38 MX$150

$4.14 MX$74.1

$13.24 MX$237

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$7.56 MX$136

$3.94 MX$70.7

$12.19 MX$218

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$11.06 MX$198

$6.98 MX$125

$16.65 MX$298

Apples (1kg)

$2.70 MX$48.45

$1.55 MX$27.81

$4.13 MX$74.0

Banana (1kg)

$1.45 MX$25.92

$0.98 MX$17.63

$2.60 MX$46.55

Oranges (1kg)

$1.85 MX$33.12

$0.77 MX$13.84

$3.62 MX$64.8

Tomato (1kg)

$1.86 MX$33.25

$0.81 MX$14.43

$2.97 MX$53.2

Potato (1kg)

$2.01 MX$35.99

$0.80 MX$14.36

$2.95 MX$52.9

Onion (1kg)

$2.05 MX$36.68

$1.02 MX$18.34

$3.21 MX$57.6

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.27 MX$22.81

$0.78 MX$13.97

$2.03 MX$36.42

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$1.05 MX$18.88

$0.71 MX$12.64

$1.63 MX$29.14

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$4.30 MX$77.1

$4.04 MX$72.3

$5.33 MX$95.5

Wine (Bottle)

$11.34 MX$203

$7.08 MX$127

$19.85 MX$356

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.60 MX$28.72

$1.05 MX$18.79

$2.61 MX$46.81

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.05 MX$54.7

$1.35 MX$24.24

$4.88 MX$87.4

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.64 MX$11.54

$0.38 MX$6.78

$0.87 MX$15.57

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$26.63 MX$477

$13.31 MX$239

$50.5 MX$905

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$2.71 MX$48.57

$1.39 MX$24.84

$4.62 MX$82.8

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$1.98 MX$35.47

$0.74 MX$13.28

$2.97 MX$53.3

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$10.40 MX$186

$5.20 MX$93.2

$15.59 MX$279

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.27 MX$22.79

$1.17 MX$21.02

$1.33 MX$23.85

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

$20.1K MX$360.2K

$17.6K MX$315.4K

$26.3K MX$470.8K

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

$23.2K MX$415.2K

$21.9K MX$392.4K

$26.2K MX$469.5K

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

$62.7 MX$1,124

$30.73 MX$551

$136 MX$2,442

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

$23.40 MX$419

$10.63 MX$190

$31.88 MX$571

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$27.90 MX$500

$20.98 MX$376

$41.96 MX$752

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$35.54 MX$637

$18.61 MX$333

$74.4 MX$1,334

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$18.67 MX$335

$10.79 MX$193

$26.97 MX$483

Cinema Ticket

$4.85 MX$87.0

$3.77 MX$67.6

$8.08 MX$145

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

$253 MX$4,539

$133 MX$2,386

$533 MX$9,545

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$5,748 MX$103.0K

$2,764 MX$49.5K

$12.9K MX$230.4K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$52.1 MX$933

$26.22 MX$470

$78.7 MX$1,409

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$40.52 MX$726

$23.61 MX$423

$63.0 MX$1,128

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$93.5 MX$1,676

$52.9 MX$948

$143 MX$2,559

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$87.9 MX$1,575

$42.19 MX$756

$153 MX$2,740

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$635 MX$11.4K

$313 MX$5,616

$1,149 MX$20.6K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$450 MX$8,064

$213 MX$3,814

$851 MX$15.3K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,240 MX$22.2K

$642 MX$11.5K

$2,409 MX$43.2K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$865 MX$15.5K

$477 MX$8,545

$1,784 MX$32.0K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$2,637 MX$47.2K

$1,214 MX$21.8K

$4,589 MX$82.2K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$1,581 MX$28.3K

$851 MX$15.2K

$2,819 MX$50.5K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$795 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: March 22, 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	$770	$959	$1,422	$1,915	44.97	96.29
2	Acuna	160225	46	$716	$941	$1,424	$2,180	377.35	171.3
3	Aguascalientes	863893	50	$575	$1,000	$1,386	$2,023	60.91	108.12
4	Ajijic	-	60	$444	$1,189	$1,419	$2,692	66.25	85.38
5	Alamos, Sonora	10961	55	$651	$1,112	$1,549	$2,392	247.87	15.5
6	Atotonilco el Alto	26874	59	$813	$1,163	$1,969	$2,541	144.07	36.53
7	Azcapotzalco	432205	55	$636	$1,100	$1,665	$2,443	10.09	153.02
8	Boca del Rio	-	55	$640	$1,111	$1,796	$2,411	77.42	11.46
9	Bucerias	-	59	$754	$1,171	$1,606	$2,542	112.16	105.02
10	Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur	202694	85	$701	$1,722	$1,647	$3,486	79.92	116.28
11	Campeche	249623	56	$695	$1,093	$1,696	$2,407	122.28	99.09
12	Cancun	888797	68	$798	$1,371	$1,962	$3,065	178.96	131
13	Celaya	378143	57	$747	$1,121	$1,844	$2,559	174.03	128.66
14	Champotón	35799	57	$701	$1,116	$1,493	$2,470	77.43	28.01
15	Chapala	21596	51	$488	$994	$1,386	$1,965	16.24	85.38
16	Chihuahua	925762	56	$706	$1,124	$1,637	$2,270	22.04	113.48
17	Chilpancingo De Los Bravo	225728	58	$747	$1,156	$1,806	$2,567	19.58	70.32
18	Cholula	-	51	$768	$1,023	$1,709	$2,171	261.17	10.37
19	Ciudad Juarez	1501551	49	$660	$983	$1,629	$2,367	130.6	206.38
20	Ciudad Lerdo	96243	56	$656	$1,129	$1,634	$2,414	222.74	120.27
21	Ciudad Obregon	329404	53	$541	$1,061	$1,357	$2,231	229.1	108.93
22	Ciudad Victoria	332100	61	$599	$1,226	$1,904	$2,622	267.5	103.63
23	Ciudad del Carmen	191238	55	$717	$1,104	$1,515	$2,429	53.83	105.6
24	Coatzacoalcos	212540	55	$635	$1,092	$1,426	$2,441	89.41	109.01
25	Colima	146965	45	$599	$911	$1,499	$2,045	112.74	102.99
26	Cozumel	-	58	$563	$1,156	$1,430	$3,604	86.86	69.26
27	Cuajimalpa	217686	55	$728	$1,090	$1,408	$2,458	29.13	153.02
28	Cuauhtémoc	545884	55	$700	$1,111	$1,713	$2,418	188.43	153.02
29	Cuautitlan Izcalli	484573	52	$532	$1,024	$1,525	$2,194	114.05	138.92
30	Cuautla	157336	59	$728	$1,155	$1,802	$2,559	39.59	76.47
31	Cuernavaca	341029	50	$682	$990	$1,705	$2,308	61.98	119.43
32	Culiacan	808416	49	$741	$974	$1,830	$2,160	227.06	137.96
33	Durango	518709	35	$510	$702	$1,121	$1,597	105.23	107.73
34	Ecatepec	1645352	59	$766	$1,181	$1,959	$2,681	159.6	139.28
35	Ensenada	330652	52	$683	$1,014	$1,484	$2,231	37.5	112.05
36	Guadalajara	1385629	59	$692	$1,149	$1,686	$2,559	238.18	158.04
37	Guadalupe	635862	63	$696	$1,233	$1,884	$2,623	129.23	138.36
38	Guadelupe	-	55	$593	$1,104	$1,426	$2,427	161.27	33.49
39	Guanajuato	70068	40	$630	$820	$1,547	$1,847	37.75	86.39
40	Hermosillo	855563	50	$562	$990	$1,577	$2,282	182.83	125.34
41	Irapuato	452090	57	$725	$1,122	$1,666	$2,568	15.29	83.71
42	Isla Mujeres	13174	55	$653	$1,104	$1,610	$2,450	142.41	61
43	La Paz	250141	61	$607	$1,204	$1,596	$2,809	40.5	105.14
44	Lazaro Cardenas	83637	55	$596	$1,092	$1,702	$2,415	36.62	67.38
45	Leon	1579803	43	$586	$841	$1,674	$1,970	130.86	120.59
46	Los Cabos	-	55	$603	$1,116	$1,522	$2,419	99.79	40.09
47	Los Mochis	298009	55	$597	$1,111	$1,402	$2,315	45.42	131.06
48	Manzanillo	159853	59	$709	$1,179	$1,513	$2,399	67.89	102.4
49	Matamoros	510739	57	$667	$1,147	$1,712	$2,445	0.18	232.41
50	Mazatlan	441975	83	$676	$1,661	$1,497	$2,864	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.