Cost of living in Mexico City, Mexico

Summary of cost of living in Mexico City

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $3,258 (Mex$ 61,786)
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $1,780 (Mex$ 33,748)
  • Cost of living in Mexico City is more expensive than in 77% of cities in Latin America (7 out of 26)
  • Cost of living in Mexico City is cheaper than in 76% of cities in the World (107 out of 141)
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List of prices in Mexico City
Current as of Jun 2025.

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Food Update prices
MXN USD
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district Mex$ 332 ($18)
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) Mex$ 179 ($9)
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast Mex$ 71 ($3.75)
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk Mex$ 29 ($1.54)
12 eggs, large Mex$ 52 ($2.75)
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes Mex$ 34 ($1.81)
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese Mex$ 91 ($4.79)
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples Mex$ 47 ($2.48)
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes Mex$ 33 ($1.75)
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket Mex$ 27 ($1.44)
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality Mex$ 273 ($14)
2 liters of coca-cola Mex$ 38 ($2.02)
Bread for 2 people for 1 day Mex$ 29 ($1.50)
Housing Update prices
MXN USD
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area Mex$ 30,670 ($1,617)
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area Mex$ 16,686 ($880)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat Mex$ 1,009 ($53)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area Mex$ 22,313 ($1,177)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area Mex$ 12,584 ($664)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio Mex$ 686 ($36)
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) Mex$ 509 ($27)
40” flat screen tv Mex$ 8,425 ($444)
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) Mex$ 2,258 ($119)
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) Mex$ 146 ($8)
Hourly rate for cleaning help Mex$ 120 ($6)
Clothes Update prices
MXN USD
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) Mex$ 996 ($53)
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) Mex$ 926 ($49)
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) Mex$ 1,654 ($87)
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes Mex$ 1,935 ($102)
Transportation Update prices
MXN USD
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new Mex$ 379,327 ($20,005)
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas Mex$ 24 ($1.27)
Monthly ticket public transport Mex$ 549 ($29)
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) Mex$ 105 ($5.56)
Personal Care Update prices
MXN USD
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) Mex$ 124 ($7)
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) Mex$ 267 ($14)
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) Mex$ 694 ($37)
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) Mex$ 98 ($5.16)
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) Mex$ 61 ($3.22)
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) Mex$ 88 ($4.63)
4 rolls of toilet paper Mex$ 38 ($2.01)
Tube of toothpaste Mex$ 37 ($1.96)
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city Mex$ 380 ($20)
Entertainment Update prices
MXN USD
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub Mex$ 389 ($21)
2 tickets to the movies Mex$ 183 ($10)
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) Mex$ 1,419 ($75)
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert Mex$ 1,010 ($53)
1 cocktail drink in downtown club Mex$ 226 ($12)
Cappuccino in expat area of the city Mex$ 102 ($5.38)
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) Mex$ 59 ($3.13)
Ipad wi-fi 128gb Mex$ 10,134 ($534)
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) Mex$ 1.82 ($0.10)
1 month of gym membership in business district Mex$ 1,462 ($77)
1 package of marlboro cigarettes Mex$ 81 ($4.25)
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 1,251 prices entered by 126 different people.
Latest price update: June 17, 2025

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Mexico City position in our World Ranking

the world
107th
out of 141
latin america
7th
out of 26

Cheapest and most expensive products in Mexico City compared to other cities:

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