Cost of Living

Mexico City, Mexico

Live cost-of-living data for Mexico City — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
24/ 10076% cheaper than New York
$2,000/mo
Median Income
58/100
Safety
18%
Income Tax
subtropical highland
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
55/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$950/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$650/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,800/month
Food & Groceries
50/100
Milk (1 liter)$0.85/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.8/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.2/kg
Transportation
45/100
Monthly Transit Pass$35/month
One-Way Ticket$0.3/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.2/km
Utilities
50/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$110/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$35/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$20/month
Healthcare
65/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$60/visit
Dentist Visit$75/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
Education
60/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$450/month
International Primary School (yearly)$10,000/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$350/course
Entertainment
55/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$10/ticket
Theater Ticket$35/ticket
Museum Entry$12/ticket
Clothing
60/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$55/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$35/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$75/pair
Personal Care
50/100
Haircut (Men)$15/cut
Haircut (Women)$30/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$4/bottle
Dining Out
55/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$8/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$50/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$7/meal
Childcare
65/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$700/month
Babysitter (per hour)$12/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$16/pack
Fitness & Sports
55/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$40/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$18/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$7/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

107 Mbps
Internet Speed
$200
Coworking/Month
excellent
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
large
Nomad Community
78/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Roma Norte, Condesa, Juárez

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mexico City cheap to live in?

Mexico City has a cost of living index of 24/100, where New York = 100. It is 76% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $860–$1,204 per month.

How much does rent cost in Mexico City?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Mexico City costs approximately $950/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $650/month.

Is Mexico City good for digital nomads?

Mexico City has a large digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 107 Mbps, café wifi reliability is excellent, and coworking spaces run about $200/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Mexico City?

The median net monthly salary in Mexico City is approximately $2,000 USD. The income tax rate is around 18%.

How does Mexico City compare to New York for cost of living?

Mexico City (cost index 24) is 76% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,900/month by moving from New York to Mexico City.

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