Cost of Living in Mexico City
Country: Mexico · Currency: MXN
Overall
37.8
Rent
22.3
Groceries
45.3
Dining out
38.1
Index base: New York = 100
Monthly rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $924 | 17 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $635 | 12 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,690 | 30 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,185 | 37 data points |
Average prices in Mexico City
Rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $924 | 17 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $635 | 12 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,690 | 30 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,185 | 37 data points |
Groceries
| Milk (1L) | $0.68 | 32 data points |
| White bread (500g) | $1.82 | 43 data points |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.56 | 22 data points |
| Eggs (12) | $2.37 | 60 data points |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $7.11 | 58 data points |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $5.9 | 24 data points |
| Beef round (1kg) | $9.82 | 29 data points |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.54 | 58 data points |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.15 | 50 data points |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.12 | 6 data points |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.73 | 11 data points |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.52 | 48 data points |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.5 | 42 data points |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.36 | 31 data points |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.33 | 18 data points |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $8.57 | 10 data points |
Transport
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.01 | 19 data points |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $47.9 | 11 data points |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.65 | 48 data points |
| Taxi, per km | $0.9 | 31 data points |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.39 | 48 data points |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $12,089 | 38 data points |
Dining out
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $10.6 | 34 data points |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $47.4 | 48 data points |
| Fast food combo meal | $4.77 | 59 data points |
| Cappuccino | $2.1 | 9 data points |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.12 | 26 data points |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.03 | 50 data points |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.88 | 25 data points |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.89 | 54 data points |
Telecom
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $37.9 | 29 data points |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $33.6 | 56 data points |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.21 | 21 data points |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $9.43 | 38 data points |
Utilities & household
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $86.4 | 60 data points |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.12 | 5 data points |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.23 | 28 data points |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.69 | 26 data points |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $10.5 | 10 data points |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $38.6 | 29 data points |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $6.92 | 24 data points |
| Men's haircut | $15.5 | 42 data points |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $11.8 | 18 data points |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,062 | 34 data points |
Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15