How much do groceries cost in Mexico City?

Basic grocery prices: milk (1L) — $1.80, eggs (12) — $3.31, chicken breast (500g) — $4.06.

Cost of Living in Mexico City, Mexico

Prices in Mexico — Mexico City + 16 more cities, Updated March 2026

Expensive

1 MXN = 0.0538 USD Rate updated October 27, 2026

MXN / USD →

🍜 $16.2 301 MXN Business Lunch (incl. drink)

☕ $4.53 84.2 MXN Cappuccino

🚌 $30.8 571.9 MXN Monthly Transport Pass

🏠 $635.3 11,811 MXN Studio 45m² (normal area)

How much does it cost to live in Mexico City alone?

1 person

$1,237

≈ €1,106

To live in Mexico City on a moderate budget, you'll need around $1,237/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($635), weekday lunches out ($324), weekend casual meals ($77), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($136), a monthly transit pass ($31), and a few taxi rides ($35). No gym, no dining out every night — just everyday life.

How much does it cost to live in Mexico City for two?

2 persons

$2,234 ≈ €1,997

If there are two of you, plan on around $2,234 ≈ €1,997/month — a proper apartment ($1,030), meals and daily drinks for both, two transit passes, and more taxi rides.

What does it cost to raise a family in Mexico City?

Family

$2,438 ≈ €2,180

With a child, the total comes to around $2,438 ≈ €2,180/month. Kids eat less, rarely pay for transit, but you'll need more taxi rides and little extras add up fast. School fees not included.

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Food & Drinks

How much does eating out cost in Mexico City?

Item USD $ MXN $

🍽️ Business Lunch (incl. drink) $16.2 301 MXN

🍔 Fast Food Combo Meal $9.58 178.1 MXN

🍗 Chicken Breast (500g) $4.06 75.5 MXN

🥛 Milk (1L) $1.80 33.5 MXN

🥚 Eggs (12) $3.31 61.5 MXN

🍅 Tomatoes (1kg) $1.80 33.5 MXN

🧀 Local Cheese (500g) $5.28 98.2 MXN

🍎 Apples (1kg) $2.50 46.5 MXN

🥔 Potatoes (1kg) $1.86 34.6 MXN

🍺 Beer 0.5L (supermarket) $1.86 34.6 MXN

🍷 Wine Bottle (red, table) $12.7 236.3 MXN

🥤 Coca-Cola (2L) $2.44 45.4 MXN

🍞 Bread (2 people, 1 day) $1.63 30.3 MXN

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Rent & Housing

How much is rent in Mexico City?

Item USD $ MXN $

🏢 Rent 85m² (expensive area) $2,072 38,519 MXN

🏠 Rent 85m² (normal area) $1,030 19,151 MXN

💡 Utilities 85m² (2 persons) $62.6 1,163 MXN

🏢 Studio 45m² (expensive) $1,220 22,679 MXN

🏠 Studio 45m² (normal area) $635.3 11,811 MXN

💡 Utilities 45m² (1 person) $40.5 753.1 MXN

📶 Internet (monthly) $27.1 503.8 MXN

📺 TV 40" Flat Screen $397.3 7,387 MXN

🔲 Microwave (800/900W) $121.8 2,265 MXN

🧴 Laundry Detergent (3L) $7.78 144.6 MXN

🧹 Cleaning Help (per hour) $6.38 118.6 MXN

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Clothing & Shoes

How much do clothes cost in Mexico City?

Item USD $ MXN $

👖 Jeans (Levis 501) $53.5 993.7 MXN

👗 Summer Dress (Zara, H&M) $56.8 1,056 MXN

👟 Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas) $111.6 2,074 MXN

👞 Leather Business Shoes $111.7 2,076 MXN

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Transportation

How much does transport cost in Mexico City?

Item USD $ MXN $

🚗 VW Golf (new) $22,496 418,223 MXN

⛽ Gasoline (1L) $1.45 27 MXN

🎫 Monthly Transport Pass $30.8 571.9 MXN

🚕 Taxi Trip (8km) $8.71 161.9 MXN

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Healthcare

How much does healthcare cost in Mexico City?

Item USD $ MXN $

💊 Cold Medicine (6 days) $6.09 113.2 MXN

💉 Antibiotics (12 doses) $14.3 265.5 MXN

🏥 Doctor Visit (15 min) $53.9 1,001 MXN

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Personal Care

How much does personal care cost in Mexico City?

Item USD $ MXN $

🧻 Tampons (32 pcs) $10.8 200.6 MXN

🧴 Deodorant (50ml) $3.95 73.4 MXN

🧴 Shampoo (400ml) $4.47 83.1 MXN

🧻 Toilet Paper (4 rolls) $1.97 36.6 MXN

🪥 Toothpaste $1.86 34.6 MXN

💇 Men's Haircut $22.5 417.6 MXN

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Entertainment & Leisure

How much does entertainment cost in Mexico City?

Item USD $ MXN $

🍺 Dinner for 2 (pub) $21.7 402.5 MXN

🎬 Cinema (2 tickets) $10.2 189.8 MXN

🎭 Theater (2 tickets, best) $62.2 1,156 MXN

🍝 Italian Dinner for 2 (full) $63.8 1,187 MXN

🍸 Cocktail (downtown) $11.7 217.9 MXN

☕ Cappuccino $4.53 84.2 MXN

🍺 Beer in Pub (500ml) $3.02 56.1 MXN

📱 iPad Wi-Fi 128GB $527 9,798 MXN

📱 Mobile (1 min, prepaid) $0.10 1.86 MXN

🏋️ Gym Membership (monthly) $72.2 1,342 MXN

🚬 Marlboro Cigarettes $4.93 91.7 MXN

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Prices by City

Which city in Mexico is the cheapest to live in?

	Mexico City ★	Sayulita	Cancun	Monterrey	Puerto Vallarta	San Miguel de Allende
🍽️ Business Lunch (incl. drink)	$16.2 301 MXN	$1,093 20,315 MXN	$30.8 573 MXN	$18.5 343.2 MXN	$11.6 214.7 MXN	$18.4 342.1 MXN
☕ Cappuccino	$4.53 84.2 MXN	$285.7 5,312 MXN	$6.96 129.4 MXN	$5.40 100.4 MXN	$3.95 73.4 MXN	$4.00 74.4 MXN
🍺 Beer in Pub (500ml)	$3.02 56.1 MXN	$284.8 5,295 MXN	$5.05 93.9 MXN	$4.12 76.6 MXN	$2.61 48.5 MXN	$2.84 52.8 MXN
🎫 Monthly Transport Pass	$30.8 571.9 MXN	$2,109 39,201 MXN	$31.9 592.3 MXN	$48.9 908.6 MXN	$29.5 548.1 MXN	$41.6 773.6 MXN
🏢 Studio 45m² (expensive)	$1,220 22,679 MXN	$33,998 632,079 MXN	$814.4 15,140 MXN	$1,340 24,916 MXN	$1,021 18,975 MXN	$1,224 22,760 MXN

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All Cities in Mexico

Average cost of living in other cities

Mexico City ~$1,237 (current) Cabo San Lucas ~$1,118 Cancun ~$1,430 Guadalajara ~$1,181 Guanajuato ~$848 Leon ~$909 Mazatlán ~$1,271 Mérida ~$1,096 Monterrey ~$1,366 Oaxaca ~$924 Playa del Carmen ~$1,242 Puebla ~$788 Puerto Vallarta ~$1,114 Querétaro ~$1,093 San Miguel de Allende ~$1,342 Sayulita ~$59,697 Tijuana ~$1,868

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Mexico throws incredible variety at you - whether you're into colonial towns or beach resorts, there's something for every budget. We're talking 17 cities with completely different price tags: Puebla ($788/month) stays one of the most accessible, while most places hover around Sayulita ($59,697/month) and up. The Aztecs invented chocolate and cocoa - today you can still find traditional hot chocolate in Mexico that's nothing like the European stuff. Travel tip - when you pick a city, check the season. Summer months in resort zones jump in price, but mountain towns like Oaxaca stay stable year-round.