Cost of Living in Mexico
Summary of cost of living in Mexico:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 91,296.7TL (46,225.9MXN), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 25,237.6TL (12,778.5MXN), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Mexico is, on average, 4.5% lower than in Turkey.
- Rent in Mexico is, on average, 2.3% higher than in Turkey.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 200.00 MXN | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 800.00 MXN | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 150.00 MXN | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | 45.00 MXN | |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 80.00 MXN | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 63.04 MXN | |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | 24.35 MXN | |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | 17.92 MXN | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | 28.23 MXN | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | 49.34 MXN | |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | 32.73 MXN | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 45.49 MXN | |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | 160.50 MXN | |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | 144.16 MXN | |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 205.07 MXN | |
| Apples (1kg) | 52.16 MXN | |
| Banana (1kg) | 27.44 MXN | |
| Oranges (1kg) | 35.45 MXN | |
| Tomato (1kg) | 34.45 MXN | |
| Potato (1kg) | 37.80 MXN | |
| Onion (1kg) | 37.92 MXN | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 24.21 MXN | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 19.40 MXN | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 200.00 MXN | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 30.32 MXN | |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 55.68 MXN | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 80.00 MXN | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 11.00 MXN | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 500.00 MXN | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 50.00 MXN | |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | 40.01 MXN | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 187.84 MXN | |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 24.44 MXN | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 385,000.00 MXN | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 431,389.35 MXN | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | 1,196.37 MXN | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 441.24 MXN | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 533.16 MXN | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 672.83 MXN | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 346.57 MXN | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 90.00 MXN | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 4,666.62 MXN | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 103,573.52 MXN | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 999.90 MXN | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 776.91 MXN | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 1,751.18 MXN | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 1,669.99 MXN | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 12,286.31 MXN | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 8,668.80 MXN | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 23,556.31 MXN | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 16,492.88 MXN | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 37,417.36 MXN | |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 26,284.42 MXN | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 13,590.46 MXN | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 11.46 |
Prices in Mexico
This country had 12062 entries in the past 12 months by 1008 different contributors.
Last update: May 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: May 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Sources and References
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
By City in Mexico
Rank |
City |
Cost of Living Index |
Rent Index |
Cost of Living Plus Rent Index |
Groceries Index |
Restaurant Price Index |
Local Purchasing Power Index |
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| Monterrey | 44.1 | 21.0 | 33.9 | 47.1 | 45.0 | 57.0 | |
| Mexico City | 40.5 | 23.0 | 32.8 | 45.6 | 43.3 | 46.0 | |
| Queretaro (Santiago de Querétaro) | 39.1 | 14.6 | 28.3 | 45.6 | 37.3 | 63.4 | |
| Merida | 37.6 | 13.1 | 26.8 | 41.8 | 40.0 | 43.9 | |
| Guadalajara | 36.6 | 15.4 | 27.2 | 41.9 | 35.7 | 49.7 |
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