Cost of Living

Uruapan, Mexico

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

CheapestNew York = 100
18/ 10082% cheaper than New York
$464/mo
Median Income
55/100
Safety
20%
Income Tax
temperate subtropical
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

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

Housing
25/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$260/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$180/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$450/month
Food & Groceries
28/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.1/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.8/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.2/kg
Transportation
28/100
Monthly Transit Pass$35/month
One-Way Ticket$1.5/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1/km
Utilities
32/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$80/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$35/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$20/month
Healthcare
38/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$45/visit
Dentist Visit$60/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$10/course
Education
40/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$250/month
International Primary School (yearly)$6,000/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$250/course
Entertainment
35/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$7/ticket
Theater Ticket$20/ticket
Museum Entry$5/ticket
Clothing
35/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$40/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$25/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$55/pair
Personal Care
32/100
Haircut (Men)$12/cut
Haircut (Women)$25/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$3.5/bottle
Dining Out
30/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$7/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$35/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$6/meal
Childcare
35/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$400/month
Babysitter (per hour)$8/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$12/pack
Fitness & Sports
32/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$25/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$12/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$5/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

25 Mbps
Internet Speed
$150
Coworking/Month
fair
Café WiFi
low
English Level
minimal
Nomad Community
60/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Centro, Mirador, La Huerta

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Uruapan cheap to live in?

Uruapan has a cost of living index of 18/100, where New York = 100. It is 82% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $640–$896 per month.

How much does rent cost in Uruapan?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Uruapan costs approximately $260/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $180/month.

Is Uruapan good for digital nomads?

Uruapan has a small digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 25 Mbps, café wifi reliability is fair, and coworking spaces run about $150/month. English proficiency is low.

What is the average salary in Uruapan?

The median net monthly salary in Uruapan is approximately $464 USD. The income tax rate is around 20%.

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

Uruapan (cost index 18) is 82% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $2,050/month by moving from New York to Uruapan.

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