Cost of living in Queretaro, Mexico

Summary of cost of living in Queretaro

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: Mex$ 56,017
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: Mex$ 28,097
    • WARNING!  These estimates are currently based on just a small amount of data. They provide a decent starting assumption, but they are not yet completely reliable.

List of prices in Queretaro
Current as of Jun 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district Mex$ 274
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) Mex$ 179
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast Mex$ 112
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk Mex$ 30
12 eggs, large Mex$ 48
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes Mex$ 36
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese Mex$ 109
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples Mex$ 58
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes Mex$ 44
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket Mex$ 34
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality Mex$ 337
2 liters of coca-cola Mex$ 38
Bread for 2 people for 1 day Mex$ 28
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area Mex$ 24,500
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area Mex$ 12,723
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat Mex$ 1,275
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area Mex$ 14,223
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area Mex$ 8,124
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio Mex$ 972
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) Mex$ 314
40” flat screen tv Mex$ 6,018
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) Mex$ 2,269
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) Mex$ 130
Hourly rate for cleaning help Mex$ 154
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) Mex$ 888
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) Mex$ 690
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) Mex$ 1,700
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes Mex$ 1,469
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new Mex$ 309,588
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas Mex$ 24
Monthly ticket public transport Mex$ 582
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) Mex$ 241
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) Mex$ 96
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) Mex$ 301
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) Mex$ 702
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) Mex$ 155
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) Mex$ 65
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) Mex$ 84
4 rolls of toilet paper Mex$ 56
Tube of toothpaste Mex$ 48
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city Mex$ 273
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub Mex$ 467
2 tickets to the movies Mex$ 162
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) Mex$ 760
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert Mex$ 972
1 cocktail drink in downtown club Mex$ 161
Cappuccino in expat area of the city Mex$ 87
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) Mex$ 90
Ipad wi-fi 128gb Mex$ 10,472
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) Mex$ 3.28
1 month of gym membership in business district Mex$ 767
1 package of marlboro cigarettes Mex$ 77
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 449 prices entered by 36 different people.
Latest price update: June 20, 2025

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