🍜
$22.9
427.1 MXN Business Lunch (incl. drink)
☕
$4.82
90 MXN Cappuccino
🚌
$51.9
969 MXN Monthly Transport Pass
🏠
$456.3
8,521 MXN Studio 45m² (normal area)
How much does it cost to live in Mexico alone?
To live in Mazatlán on a moderate budget, you'll need around $1,271/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($456), weekday lunches out ($457), weekend casual meals ($95), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($145), a monthly transit pass ($52), and a few taxi rides ($65). No gym, no dining out every night — just everyday life.
How much does it cost to live in Mexico for two?
2 persons
$2,280
≈ €2,046
If there are two of you, plan on around $2,280 ≈ €2,046/month — a proper apartment ($651), 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 $2,582 ≈ €2,317/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)
$22.9
427.1 MXN
🍔
Fast Food Combo Meal
$11.9
222.2 MXN
🍗
Chicken Breast (500g)
$3.54
66.1 MXN
🥛
Milk (1L)
$1.57
29.3 MXN
🥚
Eggs (12)
$3.66
68.3 MXN
🍅
Tomatoes (1kg)
$1.33
24.8 MXN
🧀
Local Cheese (500g)
$5.63
105.1 MXN
🍎
Apples (1kg)
$2.73
51 MXN
🥔
Potatoes (1kg)
$1.33
24.8 MXN
🍺
Beer 0.5L (supermarket)
$1.86
34.7 MXN
🍷
Wine Bottle (red, table)
$15.4
287.2 MXN
🥤
Coca-Cola (2L)
$2.26
42.2 MXN
🍞
Bread (2 people, 1 day)
$1.57
29.3 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
🏢
Rent 85m² (expensive area)
$1,166
21,780 MXN
🏠
Rent 85m² (normal area)
$651.2
12,161 MXN
💡
Utilities 85m² (2 persons)
$89.3
1,668 MXN
🏢
Studio 45m² (expensive)
$758
14,155 MXN
🏠
Studio 45m² (normal area)
$456.3
8,521 MXN
💡
Utilities 45m² (1 person)
$60.7
1,133 MXN
📶
Internet (monthly)
$22.2
415.1 MXN
📺
TV 40" Flat Screen
$434.9
8,121 MXN
🔲
Microwave (800/900W)
$165.4
3,089 MXN
🧴
Laundry Detergent (3L)
$10.5
195.1 MXN
🧹
Cleaning Help (per hour)
$9.98
186.4 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
👖
Jeans (Levis 501)
$62.8
1,173 MXN
👗
Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)
$38.3
715.2 MXN
👟
Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas)
$95.2
1,777 MXN
👞
Leather Business Shoes
$86.2
1,609 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
🚗
VW Golf (new)
$23,471
438,288 MXN
⛽
Gasoline (1L)
$1.39
26 MXN
🎫
Monthly Transport Pass
$51.9
969 MXN
🚕
Taxi Trip (8km)
$16.3
304.6 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
💊
Cold Medicine (6 days)
$8.53
159.3 MXN
💉
Antibiotics (12 doses)
$16.1
301.2 MXN
🏥
Doctor Visit (15 min)
$38.4
717.4 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
🧻
Tampons (32 pcs)
$5.40
100.8 MXN
🧴
Deodorant (50ml)
$4.29
80.1 MXN
🧴
Shampoo (400ml)
$4.35
81.2 MXN
🧻
Toilet Paper (4 rolls)
$2.44
45.6 MXN
🪥
Toothpaste
$3.08
57.5 MXN
💇
Men's Haircut
$10.2
189.7 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
🍺
Dinner for 2 (pub)
$28.6
533.1 MXN
🎬
Cinema (2 tickets)
$13.4
250.4 MXN
🎭
Theater (2 tickets, best)
$39.1
730.5 MXN
🍝
Italian Dinner for 2 (full)
$58.6
1,095 MXN
🍸
Cocktail (downtown)
$7.37
137.6 MXN
☕
Cappuccino
$4.82
90 MXN
🍺
Beer in Pub (500ml)
$3.42
63.9 MXN
📱
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
$790.1
14,753 MXN
📱
Mobile (1 min, prepaid)
$0.35
6.54 MXN
🏋️
Gym Membership (monthly)
$46.7
872.4 MXN
🚬
Marlboro Cigarettes
$4.41
82.4 MXN
Mexico City
~$1,237 (current)
Cabo San Lucas
~$1,118
Cancun
~$1,430
Guadalajara
~$1,181
Guanajuato
~$848
Leon
~$909
Mazatlán
~$1,271 (current)
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