Cost of living in Mexico City, Mexico

Summary of cost of living in Mexico City

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: Mex$ 62,928
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: Mex$ 34,712
  • Cost of living in Mexico City is more expensive than in 78% of cities in Latin America (7 out of 27)
  • Cost of living in Mexico City is cheaper than in 73% of cities in the World (114 out of 156)
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List of prices in Mexico City
Current as of Nov 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district Mex$ 324
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) Mex$ 162
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast Mex$ 69
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk Mex$ 28
12 eggs, large Mex$ 53
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes Mex$ 37
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese Mex$ 98
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples Mex$ 48
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes Mex$ 34
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket Mex$ 32
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality Mex$ 287
2 liters of coca-cola Mex$ 37
Bread for 2 people for 1 day Mex$ 29
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area Mex$ 32,946
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area Mex$ 16,432
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat Mex$ 1,107
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area Mex$ 21,448
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area Mex$ 10,848
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio Mex$ 780
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) Mex$ 459
40” flat screen tv Mex$ 7,374
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) Mex$ 2,695
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) Mex$ 112
Hourly rate for cleaning help Mex$ 119
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) Mex$ 1,065
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) Mex$ 848
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) Mex$ 1,719
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes Mex$ 1,735
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new Mex$ 354,069
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas Mex$ 24
Monthly ticket public transport Mex$ 432
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) Mex$ 194
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) Mex$ 121
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) Mex$ 332
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) Mex$ 899
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) Mex$ 103
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) Mex$ 71
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) Mex$ 90
4 rolls of toilet paper Mex$ 43
Tube of toothpaste Mex$ 40
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city Mex$ 396
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub Mex$ 493
2 tickets to the movies Mex$ 190
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) Mex$ 1,449
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert Mex$ 1,191
1 cocktail drink in downtown club Mex$ 233
Cappuccino in expat area of the city Mex$ 95
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) Mex$ 54
Ipad wi-fi 128gb Mex$ 11,661
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) Mex$ 1.64
1 month of gym membership in business district Mex$ 1,476
1 package of marlboro cigarettes Mex$ 73
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 1,620 prices entered by 176 different people.
Latest price update: November 06, 2024

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Mexico City position in our World Ranking

the world
114th
out of 156
latin america
7th
out of 27

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