Cost of Living

Morelia, Mexico

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

CheapestNew York = 100
20/ 10080% cheaper than New York
-37% rent since Jul 2026
$705/mo
Median Income
58/100
Safety
17%
Income Tax
subtropical highland temperate
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

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

Housing
35/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$364/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$364/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,110/month
Food & Groceries
30/100
Milk (1 liter)$0.8/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.2/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1/kg
Transportation
25/100
Monthly Transit Pass$26/month
One-Way Ticket$0.63/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.8/km
Utilities
20/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$50/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$25/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$18/month
Healthcare
40/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$40/visit
Dentist Visit$50/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$8/course
Education
45/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$300/month
International Primary School (yearly)$8,000/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$250/course
Entertainment
40/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$6/ticket
Theater Ticket$20/ticket
Museum Entry$5/ticket
Clothing
40/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$35/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$25/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$50/pair
Personal Care
30/100
Haircut (Men)$8/cut
Haircut (Women)$20/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$3/bottle
Dining Out
35/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$7/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$30/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$5/meal
Childcare
35/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$400/month
Babysitter (per hour)$8/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$12/pack
Fitness & Sports
30/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$25/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$12/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$4/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

45 Mbps
Internet Speed
$150
Coworking/Month
fair
Café WiFi
low
English Level
small
Nomad Community
68/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Centro Historico, Barrio de San Miguelito, Arocena

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Morelia cheap to live in?

Morelia has a cost of living index of 20/100, where New York = 100. It is 80% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $700–$980 per month.

How much does rent cost in Morelia?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Morelia costs approximately $364/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $364/month.

Is Morelia good for digital nomads?

Morelia has a small digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 45 Mbps, café wifi reliability is fair, and coworking spaces run about $150/month. English proficiency is low.

What is the average salary in Morelia?

The median net monthly salary in Morelia is approximately $705 USD. The income tax rate is around 17%.

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

Morelia (cost index 20) is 80% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $2,000/month by moving from New York to Morelia.

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