Cost of living in Los Cabos, Mexico

Summary of cost of living in Los Cabos

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: Mex$ 51,003
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: Mex$ 25,471
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Los Cabos
Current as of Jun 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district Mex$ 287
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) Mex$ 135
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast Mex$ 72
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk Mex$ 26
12 eggs, large Mex$ 39
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes Mex$ 24
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese Mex$ 75
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples Mex$ 38
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes Mex$ 32
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket Mex$ 20
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality Mex$ 277
2 liters of coca-cola Mex$ 32
Bread for 2 people for 1 day Mex$ 31
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area Mex$ 24,405
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area Mex$ 9,058
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat Mex$ 1,743
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area Mex$ 15,183
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area Mex$ 7,462
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio Mex$ 1,132
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) Mex$ 388
40” flat screen tv Mex$ 7,353
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) Mex$ 2,269
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) Mex$ 75
Hourly rate for cleaning help Mex$ 124
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) Mex$ 753
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) Mex$ 594
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) Mex$ 1,425
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes -
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new -
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas Mex$ 21
Monthly ticket public transport Mex$ 596
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) Mex$ 324
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) -
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) -
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) -
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) -
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) Mex$ 40
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) -
4 rolls of toilet paper Mex$ 29
Tube of toothpaste Mex$ 32
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city Mex$ 312
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub Mex$ 295
2 tickets to the movies -
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) -
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert Mex$ 825
1 cocktail drink in downtown club Mex$ 138
Cappuccino in expat area of the city Mex$ 99
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) Mex$ 47
Ipad wi-fi 128gb -
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) -
1 month of gym membership in business district Mex$ 996
1 package of marlboro cigarettes -
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 75 prices entered by 13 different people.
Latest price update: June 03, 2023

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