🍜
$14.3
265.5 MXN Business Lunch (incl. drink)
☕
$4.41
82 MXN Cappuccino
🚌
$55.9
1,039 MXN Monthly Transport Pass
🏠
$460.1
8,553 MXN Studio 45m² (normal area)
How much does it cost to live in Mexico alone?
To live in Cabo San Lucas on a moderate budget, you'll need around $1,118/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($460), weekday lunches out ($286), weekend casual meals ($88), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($132), a monthly transit pass ($56), and a few taxi rides ($96). No gym, no dining out every night — just everyday life.
How much does it cost to live in Mexico for two?
2 persons
$2,068
≈ €1,849
If there are two of you, plan on around $2,068 ≈ €1,849/month — a proper apartment ($752), meals and daily drinks for both, two transit passes, and more taxi rides.
What does it cost to raise a family in Mexico?
With a child, the total comes to around $2,331 ≈ €2,084/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.
Item
USD $
MXN $
🍽️
Business Lunch (incl. drink)
$14.3
265.5 MXN
🍔
Fast Food Combo Meal
$11
205.1 MXN
🍗
Chicken Breast (500g)
$4.12
76.6 MXN
🥛
Milk (1L)
$1.33
24.7 MXN
🥚
Eggs (12)
$2.21
41.1 MXN
🍅
Tomatoes (1kg)
$2.09
38.9 MXN
🧀
Local Cheese (500g)
$9.75
181.3 MXN
🍎
Apples (1kg)
$3.25
60.4 MXN
🥔
Potatoes (1kg)
$1.97
36.6 MXN
🍺
Beer 0.5L (supermarket)
$1.97
36.6 MXN
🍷
Wine Bottle (red, table)
$14.3
265.5 MXN
🥤
Coca-Cola (2L)
$2.26
42 MXN
🍞
Bread (2 people, 1 day)
$1.80
33.5 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
🏢
Rent 85m² (expensive area)
$1,521
28,271 MXN
🏠
Rent 85m² (normal area)
$751.6
13,973 MXN
💡
Utilities 85m² (2 persons)
$61.8
1,149 MXN
🏢
Studio 45m² (expensive)
$842
15,654 MXN
🏠
Studio 45m² (normal area)
$460.1
8,553 MXN
💡
Utilities 45m² (1 person)
$108.8
2,022 MXN
📶
Internet (monthly)
$23.2
430.6 MXN
📺
TV 40" Flat Screen
$478.1
8,888 MXN
🔲
Microwave (800/900W)
$94.8
1,762 MXN
🧴
Laundry Detergent (3L)
$8.18
152.1 MXN
🧹
Cleaning Help (per hour)
$9.58
178.1 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
👖
Jeans (Levis 501)
$54.4
1,011 MXN
👗
Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)
$51.8
962.5 MXN
👟
Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas)
$93.5
1,738 MXN
👞
Leather Business Shoes
$75.7
1,408 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
🚗
VW Golf (new)
$17,896
332,713 MXN
⛽
Gasoline (1L)
$1.33
24.7 MXN
🎫
Monthly Transport Pass
$55.9
1,039 MXN
🚕
Taxi Trip (8km)
$24.1
447.9 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
💊
Cold Medicine (6 days)
$5.05
93.9 MXN
💉
Antibiotics (12 doses)
$4.93
91.7 MXN
🏥
Doctor Visit (15 min)
$74.6
1,388 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
🧻
Tampons (32 pcs)
$6.04
112.3 MXN
🧴
Deodorant (50ml)
$2.21
41.1 MXN
🧴
Shampoo (400ml)
$2.38
44.2 MXN
🧻
Toilet Paper (4 rolls)
$1.80
33.5 MXN
🪥
Toothpaste
$3.19
59.3 MXN
💇
Men's Haircut
$11.4
212.5 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
🍺
Dinner for 2 (pub)
$25.7
476.9 MXN
🎬
Cinema (2 tickets)
$7.31
135.9 MXN
🎭
Theater (2 tickets, best)
$42.3
785.5 MXN
🍝
Italian Dinner for 2 (full)
$71.6
1,330 MXN
🍸
Cocktail (downtown)
$9.87
183.5 MXN
☕
Cappuccino
$4.41
82 MXN
🍺
Beer in Pub (500ml)
$2.55
47.4 MXN
📱
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
$853.4
15,867 MXN
📱
Mobile (1 min, prepaid)
$0.06
1.12 MXN
🏋️
Gym Membership (monthly)
$111.8
2,078 MXN
🚬
Marlboro Cigarettes
$3.37
62.7 MXN
Mexico City
~$1,237 (current)
Cabo San Lucas
~$1,118 (current)
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