Cost of Living in Uruapan, Mexico

Uruapan has a cost of living index of 44/100 (New York = 100). It is 56% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

44/100
Cost Index
$1,200/mo
Median Income
35/100
Safety Index
subtropical highland
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 28/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$450/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$280/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$850/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 32/100
Milk (1 liter)$0.8/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.5/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.2/kg
Dining OutScore: 30/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$8/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$32/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$5/meal
TransportationScore: 25/100
Monthly Transit Pass$35/month
One-Way Ticket$1.2/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.8/km
UtilitiesScore: 28/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$80/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$25/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: 30/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$6/ticket
Theater Ticket$20/ticket
Museum Entry$8/ticket
FitnessScore: 28/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$30/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$12/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$5/entry
Personal CareScore: 28/100
Haircut (Men)$12/cut
Haircut (Women)$25/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$3/bottle
ClothingScore: 40/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$45/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$28/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$65/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

40 Mbps
Internet Speed
$150
Coworking/Month
fair
Café WiFi
low
English Level
small
Nomad Community
55/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Centro, Carretera Central

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Uruapan cheap to live in?

Uruapan has a cost of living index of 44/100, where New York = 100. It is 56% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $880–$1,232 per month.

How much does rent cost in Uruapan?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Uruapan costs approximately $450/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $280/month.

Is Uruapan good for digital nomads?

Uruapan has a small digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 40 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 $1,200 USD. The income tax rate is around 16%.

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

Uruapan (cost index 44) is 56% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,400/month by moving from New York to Uruapan.

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