🍜
$22.9
398.9 MXN Business Lunch (incl. drink)
☕
$4.82
84.1 MXN Cappuccino
🚌
$51.9
905.1 MXN Monthly Transport Pass
🏠
$456.3
7,959 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
≈ €1,997
If there are two of you, plan on around $2,280 ≈ €1,997/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 ≈ €2,261/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
398.9 MXN
🍔
Fast Food Combo Meal
$11.9
207.6 MXN
🍗
Chicken Breast (500g)
$3.54
61.7 MXN
🥛
Milk (1L)
$1.57
27.4 MXN
🥚
Eggs (12)
$3.66
63.8 MXN
🍅
Tomatoes (1kg)
$1.33
23.2 MXN
🧀
Local Cheese (500g)
$5.63
98.2 MXN
🍎
Apples (1kg)
$2.73
47.6 MXN
🥔
Potatoes (1kg)
$1.33
23.2 MXN
🍺
Beer 0.5L (supermarket)
$1.86
32.4 MXN
🍷
Wine Bottle (red, table)
$15.4
268.3 MXN
🥤
Coca-Cola (2L)
$2.26
39.4 MXN
🍞
Bread (2 people, 1 day)
$1.57
27.4 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
🏢
Rent 85m² (expensive area)
$1,166
20,344 MXN
🏠
Rent 85m² (normal area)
$651.2
11,359 MXN
💡
Utilities 85m² (2 persons)
$89.3
1,558 MXN
🏢
Studio 45m² (expensive)
$758
13,222 MXN
🏠
Studio 45m² (normal area)
$456.3
7,959 MXN
💡
Utilities 45m² (1 person)
$60.7
1,058 MXN
📶
Internet (monthly)
$22.2
387.7 MXN
📺
TV 40" Flat Screen
$434.9
7,585 MXN
🔲
Microwave (800/900W)
$165.4
2,885 MXN
🧴
Laundry Detergent (3L)
$10.5
182.3 MXN
🧹
Cleaning Help (per hour)
$9.98
174.1 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
👖
Jeans (Levis 501)
$62.8
1,095 MXN
👗
Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)
$38.3
668 MXN
👟
Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas)
$95.2
1,660 MXN
👞
Leather Business Shoes
$86.2
1,503 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
🚗
VW Golf (new)
$23,471
409,392 MXN
⛽
Gasoline (1L)
$1.39
24.2 MXN
🎫
Monthly Transport Pass
$51.9
905.1 MXN
🚕
Taxi Trip (8km)
$16.3
284.5 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
💊
Cold Medicine (6 days)
$8.53
148.8 MXN
💉
Antibiotics (12 doses)
$16.1
281.3 MXN
🏥
Doctor Visit (15 min)
$38.4
670.1 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
🧻
Tampons (32 pcs)
$5.40
94.2 MXN
🧴
Deodorant (50ml)
$4.29
74.8 MXN
🧴
Shampoo (400ml)
$4.35
75.9 MXN
🧻
Toilet Paper (4 rolls)
$2.44
42.6 MXN
🪥
Toothpaste
$3.08
53.7 MXN
💇
Men's Haircut
$10.2
177.2 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
🍺
Dinner for 2 (pub)
$28.6
498 MXN
🎬
Cinema (2 tickets)
$13.4
233.9 MXN
🎭
Theater (2 tickets, best)
$39.1
682.3 MXN
🍝
Italian Dinner for 2 (full)
$58.6
1,022 MXN
🍸
Cocktail (downtown)
$7.37
128.6 MXN
☕
Cappuccino
$4.82
84.1 MXN
🍺
Beer in Pub (500ml)
$3.42
59.7 MXN
📱
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
$790.1
13,781 MXN
📱
Mobile (1 min, prepaid)
$0.35
6.10 MXN
🏋️
Gym Membership (monthly)
$46.7
814.9 MXN
🚬
Marlboro Cigarettes
$4.41
76.9 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