Cost of Living in Monterrey, Mexico

Monterrey has a cost of living index of 58/100 (New York = 100). It is 42% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

58/100
Cost Index
$1,020/mo
Median Income
51/100
Safety Index
semi-arid subtropical
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 62/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$850/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$600/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,500/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 48/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.1/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.8/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.5/kg
Dining OutScore: 50/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$12/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$50/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$8/meal
TransportationScore: 48/100
Monthly Transit Pass$35/month
One-Way Ticket$0.85/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.2/km
UtilitiesScore: 52/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$80/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$35/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$22/month
HealthcareScore: 58/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$70/visit
Dentist Visit$90/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
EntertainmentScore: 48/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$9.5/ticket
Theater Ticket$35/ticket
Museum Entry$12/ticket
FitnessScore: 48/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$40/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$18/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$7/entry
Personal CareScore: 45/100
Haircut (Men)$15/cut
Haircut (Women)$35/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$4.5/bottle
ClothingScore: 52/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$50/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$35/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$75/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

95 Mbps
Internet Speed
$180
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
70/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Barrio Antiguo, Macroplaza, San Pedro Garza García

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Monterrey cheap to live in?

Monterrey has a cost of living index of 58/100, where New York = 100. It is 42% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,160–$1,624 per month.

How much does rent cost in Monterrey?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Monterrey costs approximately $850/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $600/month.

Is Monterrey good for digital nomads?

Monterrey has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 95 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $180/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Monterrey?

The median net monthly salary in Monterrey is approximately $1,020 USD. The income tax rate is around 17%.

How does Monterrey compare to New York for cost of living?

Monterrey (cost index 58) is 42% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,050/month by moving from New York to Monterrey.

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