🍜
$19.9
369 MXN Business Lunch (incl. drink)
☕
$6.21
115.5 MXN Cappuccino
🚌
$32.9
611.8 MXN Monthly Transport Pass
🏠
$455.2
8,463 MXN Studio 45m² (normal area)
How much does it cost to live in Mexico alone?
To live in Guadalajara on a moderate budget, you'll need around $1,181/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($455), weekday lunches out ($397), weekend casual meals ($75), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($186), a monthly transit pass ($33), 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 for two?
2 persons
$2,110
≈ €1,886
If there are two of you, plan on around $2,110 ≈ €1,886/month — a proper apartment ($658), 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 $2,343 ≈ €2,094/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)
$19.9
369 MXN
🍔
Fast Food Combo Meal
$9.40
174.8 MXN
🍗
Chicken Breast (500g)
$4.64
86.3 MXN
🥛
Milk (1L)
$1.74
32.3 MXN
🥚
Eggs (12)
$2.50
46.5 MXN
🍅
Tomatoes (1kg)
$2.09
38.9 MXN
🧀
Local Cheese (500g)
$5.63
104.7 MXN
🍎
Apples (1kg)
$2.96
55 MXN
🥔
Potatoes (1kg)
$2.15
40 MXN
🍺
Beer 0.5L (supermarket)
$1.74
32.3 MXN
🍷
Wine Bottle (red, table)
$20.7
385.2 MXN
🥤
Coca-Cola (2L)
$2.03
37.7 MXN
🍞
Bread (2 people, 1 day)
$1.51
28.1 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
🏢
Rent 85m² (expensive area)
$1,365
25,374 MXN
🏠
Rent 85m² (normal area)
$657.7
12,227 MXN
💡
Utilities 85m² (2 persons)
$49.8
925.9 MXN
🏢
Studio 45m² (expensive)
$969.4
18,023 MXN
🏠
Studio 45m² (normal area)
$455.2
8,463 MXN
💡
Utilities 45m² (1 person)
$29.6
550.3 MXN
📶
Internet (monthly)
$24.7
458.6 MXN
📺
TV 40" Flat Screen
$299.1
5,561 MXN
🔲
Microwave (800/900W)
$139.9
2,601 MXN
🧴
Laundry Detergent (3L)
$7.95
147.8 MXN
🧹
Cleaning Help (per hour)
$10.3
192 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
👖
Jeans (Levis 501)
$69.7
1,296 MXN
👗
Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)
$64.3
1,194 MXN
👟
Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas)
$107
1,989 MXN
👞
Leather Business Shoes
$100.6
1,870 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
🚗
VW Golf (new)
$30,089
559,402 MXN
⛽
Gasoline (1L)
$1.39
25.8 MXN
🎫
Monthly Transport Pass
$32.9
611.8 MXN
🚕
Taxi Trip (8km)
$8.65
160.8 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
💊
Cold Medicine (6 days)
$6.09
113.2 MXN
💉
Antibiotics (12 doses)
$12.2
226.6 MXN
🏥
Doctor Visit (15 min)
$30.1
560 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
🧻
Tampons (32 pcs)
$5.11
95 MXN
🧴
Deodorant (50ml)
$3.89
72.3 MXN
🧴
Shampoo (400ml)
$5.17
96.1 MXN
🧻
Toilet Paper (4 rolls)
$2.09
38.9 MXN
🪥
Toothpaste
$1.92
35.7 MXN
💇
Men's Haircut
$23.7
441.4 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
🍺
Dinner for 2 (pub)
$26.6
494.2 MXN
🎬
Cinema (2 tickets)
$12
222.4 MXN
🎭
Theater (2 tickets, best)
$56.3
1,047 MXN
🍝
Italian Dinner for 2 (full)
$50.1
931.2 MXN
🍸
Cocktail (downtown)
$12.1
225.5 MXN
☕
Cappuccino
$6.21
115.5 MXN
🍺
Beer in Pub (500ml)
$2.84
52.8 MXN
📱
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
$623.4
11,590 MXN
📱
Mobile (1 min, prepaid)
$0.16
2.97 MXN
🏋️
Gym Membership (monthly)
$58.2
1,081 MXN
🚬
Marlboro Cigarettes
$4.88
90.7 MXN
Mexico City
~$1,237 (current)
Cabo San Lucas
~$1,118
Cancun
~$1,430
Guadalajara
~$1,181 (current)
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