Cost of Living in Oaxaca, Mexico

Oaxaca has a cost of living index of 35/100 (New York = 100). It is 65% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

35/100
Cost Index
$840/mo
Median Income
72/100
Safety Index
subtropical highland
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 25/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$550/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$380/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$950/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 20/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.5/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.5/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.2/kg
Dining OutScore: 20/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$8/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$30/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$5/meal
TransportationScore: 15/100
Monthly Transit Pass$25/month
One-Way Ticket$0.3/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.5/km
UtilitiesScore: 20/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$80/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$35/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$20/month
HealthcareScore: 40/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$40/visit
Dentist Visit$50/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$10/course
EntertainmentScore: 25/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$6/ticket
Theater Ticket$20/ticket
Museum Entry$8/ticket
FitnessScore: 20/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$25/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$12/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$5/entry
Personal CareScore: 20/100
Haircut (Men)$12/cut
Haircut (Women)$20/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$3/bottle
ClothingScore: 25/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$40/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$25/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$60/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

45 Mbps
Internet Speed
$180
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
low
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
75/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Centro, Jalatlaco, San Felipe del Agua

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oaxaca cheap to live in?

Oaxaca has a cost of living index of 35/100, where New York = 100. It is 65% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $700–$980 per month.

How much does rent cost in Oaxaca?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Oaxaca costs approximately $550/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $380/month.

Is Oaxaca good for digital nomads?

Oaxaca has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 45 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $180/month. English proficiency is low.

What is the average salary in Oaxaca?

The median net monthly salary in Oaxaca is approximately $840 USD. The income tax rate is around 20%.

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

Oaxaca (cost index 35) is 65% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,625/month by moving from New York to Oaxaca.

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