🍜
$18
313.8 MXN Business Lunch (incl. drink)
☕
$4.76
83 MXN Cappuccino
🚌
$40.4
704.5 MXN Monthly Transport Pass
🏠
$359.9
6,277 MXN Studio 45m² (normal area)
How much does it cost to live in Mexico alone?
To live in Mérida on a moderate budget, you'll need around $1,096/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($360), weekday lunches out ($360), weekend casual meals ($85), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($143), a monthly transit pass ($40), and a few taxi rides ($109). No gym, no dining out every night — just everyday life.
How much does it cost to live in Mexico for two?
2 persons
$1,989
≈ €1,742
If there are two of you, plan on around $1,989 ≈ €1,742/month — a proper apartment ($516), 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 $2,288 ≈ €2,004/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)
$18
313.8 MXN
🍔
Fast Food Combo Meal
$10.6
185.2 MXN
🍗
Chicken Breast (500g)
$4.35
75.9 MXN
🥛
Milk (1L)
$1.68
29.3 MXN
🥚
Eggs (12)
$2.32
40.5 MXN
🍅
Tomatoes (1kg)
$1.80
31.4 MXN
🧀
Local Cheese (500g)
$5.11
89.1 MXN
🍎
Apples (1kg)
$2.44
42.6 MXN
🥔
Potatoes (1kg)
$1.68
29.3 MXN
🍺
Beer 0.5L (supermarket)
$1.92
33.5 MXN
🍷
Wine Bottle (red, table)
$14.1
245.1 MXN
🥤
Coca-Cola (2L)
$2.21
38.5 MXN
🍞
Bread (2 people, 1 day)
$1.68
29.3 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
🏢
Rent 85m² (expensive area)
$1,062
18,532 MXN
🏠
Rent 85m² (normal area)
$516.1
9,001 MXN
💡
Utilities 85m² (2 persons)
$92.3
1,611 MXN
🏢
Studio 45m² (expensive)
$646.7
11,280 MXN
🏠
Studio 45m² (normal area)
$359.9
6,277 MXN
💡
Utilities 45m² (1 person)
$60.1
1,049 MXN
📶
Internet (monthly)
$21.7
378.7 MXN
📺
TV 40" Flat Screen
$413.8
7,218 MXN
🔲
Microwave (800/900W)
$163.2
2,847 MXN
🧴
Laundry Detergent (3L)
$7.02
122.4 MXN
🧹
Cleaning Help (per hour)
$5.11
89.1 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
👖
Jeans (Levis 501)
$52.1
908.1 MXN
👗
Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)
$52.4
914.2 MXN
👟
Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas)
$113.4
1,977 MXN
👞
Leather Business Shoes
$86.3
1,505 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
🚗
VW Golf (new)
$24,738
431,488 MXN
⛽
Gasoline (1L)
$1.45
25.3 MXN
🎫
Monthly Transport Pass
$40.4
704.5 MXN
🚕
Taxi Trip (8km)
$27.2
473.7 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
💊
Cold Medicine (6 days)
$3.13
54.6 MXN
💉
Antibiotics (12 doses)
$5.46
95.2 MXN
🏥
Doctor Visit (15 min)
$42
732.9 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
🧻
Tampons (32 pcs)
$4.70
82 MXN
🧴
Deodorant (50ml)
$2.79
48.7 MXN
🧴
Shampoo (400ml)
$5.51
96.1 MXN
🧻
Toilet Paper (4 rolls)
$2.32
40.5 MXN
🪥
Toothpaste
$2.67
46.6 MXN
💇
Men's Haircut
$18.4
320.9 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
🍺
Dinner for 2 (pub)
$28.6
498 MXN
🎬
Cinema (2 tickets)
$9.17
159.9 MXN
🎭
Theater (2 tickets, best)
$47.8
833 MXN
🍝
Italian Dinner for 2 (full)
$38.9
678.2 MXN
🍸
Cocktail (downtown)
$8.88
154.9 MXN
☕
Cappuccino
$4.76
83 MXN
🍺
Beer in Pub (500ml)
$2.84
49.5 MXN
📱
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
$806
14,059 MXN
📱
Mobile (1 min, prepaid)
$0.13
2.27 MXN
🏋️
Gym Membership (monthly)
$44.4
774.4 MXN
🚬
Marlboro Cigarettes
$4.64
80.9 MXN
Mexico City
~$1,237 (current)
Cabo San Lucas
~$1,118
Cancun
~$1,430
Guadalajara
~$1,181
Guanajuato
~$848
Leon
~$909
Mazatlán
~$1,271
Mérida
~$1,096 (current)
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