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Cost of Living Guide in Mexico

Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses

Mexico offers a low cost of living compared to North America standards, with overall costs including rent about 34.6% cheaper than the regional average and consumer prices excluding rent 34.4% lower. It stands out as one of the most affordable options in North America, where the average CPI is 64.4 and the cheapest is 34.1. Rent is particularly low at 40.2% below the North America average of 27.7.

Estimated Monthly Budget

Frugal
$700-$1,000 USD (living like a local: street food, public transport, basic housing outside center)
Comfortable
$1,500-$2,500 USD (decent expat apartment, mix of home cooking and dining out, some imported goods)
Family of four
$2,500-$4,000+ USD (spacious housing, international schools ~$500-$1,000/child, car, groceries including imports)

Mexico delivers excellent value for money, being 34.6% cheaper overall than the North America average, ideal for expats and digital nomads stretching their budgets while enjoying high quality of life.

Economic & Living Costs in Mexico
Food & Dining Costs

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

100-350 MX$
Avg: 225 MX$
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)

550-1600 MX$
Avg: 1075 MX$
-6.3% vs 3 months ago

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

135-200 MX$
Avg: 167.5 MX$
1.8% vs 3 months ago

Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)

25-80 MX$
Avg: 52.5 MX$
0.0% vs 3 months ago
Housing & Real Estate Costs

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

7000-25000 MX$
Avg: 16000 MX$
+14.3% vs 3 months ago

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre

5000-16000 MX$
Avg: 10500 MX$
+5.0% vs 3 months ago

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

15000-50000 MX$
Avg: 32500 MX$
+13.0% vs 3 months ago

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre

10000-30000 MX$
Avg: 20000 MX$
-9.1% vs 3 months ago
Transportation Costs

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

6.5-17 MX$
Avg: 11.75 MX$
+6.8% vs 3 months ago

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

76-232 MX$
Avg: 154 MX$
+4.1% vs 3 months ago

Monthly Transport Pass

300-900 MX$
Avg: 600 MX$
+4.3% vs 3 months ago

Gasoline (1L)

23-26 MX$
Avg: 24.5 MX$
+2.7% vs 3 months ago
Utilities & Communications Costs

Utilities for 85m² Apartment

620-2781.82 MX$
Avg: 1700.91 MX$
+9.4% vs 3 months ago

Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)

400-800 MX$
Avg: 600 MX$
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Mobile Plan (10GB+ Data)

200-750 MX$
Avg: 475 MX$
+18.8% vs 3 months ago
Grocery Costs

Milk (1L)

20.62-40 MX$
Avg: 30.31 MX$
+2.7% vs 3 months ago

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

30-80 MX$
Avg: 55 MX$
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Eggs (12)

27.84-72 MX$
Avg: 49.92 MX$
0.2% vs 3 months ago

Local Cheese (1kg)

85-270 MX$
Avg: 177.5 MX$
+3.2% vs 3 months ago
Entertainment & Sports Costs

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee

350-1500 MX$
Avg: 925 MX$
+5.7% vs 3 months ago

Tennis Court (1 hour, weekend)

200-535 MX$
Avg: 367.5 MX$
+5.0% vs 3 months ago

Cinema Ticket

70-150 MX$
Avg: 110 MX$
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Preschool / Kindergarten (monthly, private)

3000-10253.75 MX$
Avg: 6626.88 MX$
+6.0% vs 3 months ago
Last updated: 2026-04-03

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