Mexico
Live cost-of-living data across 6 cities in Mexico — average cost index 25/100 (New York = 100), ranging from 18 to 31. Sourced by AI, refreshed regularly.
Cost of living by city in Mexico
Ranked cheapest first. Cost index anchored to New York = 100.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mexico cheap to live in?
Across 6 cities in Mexico, the average cost-of-living index is 25 (New York = 100) — from 18 in Uruapan to 31 in Monterrey. It's meaningfully cheaper than the US and Western Europe.
What is the cheapest city in Mexico?
Uruapan is the most affordable city we track in Mexico, with a cost-of-living index of 18 (New York = 100) and a 1-bedroom city-center rent around $280/month.
How much does it cost to live in Mexico per month?
A single person can live comfortably in the cheaper cities of Mexico for roughly $360–$504/month. Costs scale up toward Monterrey. See the full city-by-city breakdown above.
Compare Uruapan with anywhere
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