🍜
$18.5
344.7 MXN Business Lunch (incl. drink)
☕
$5.40
100.8 MXN Cappuccino
🚌
$48.9
912.6 MXN Monthly Transport Pass
🏠
$685.5
12,801 MXN Studio 45m² (normal area)
How much does it cost to live in Mexico alone?
To live in Monterrey on a moderate budget, you'll need around $1,366/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($686), weekday lunches out ($369), weekend casual meals ($78), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($162), a monthly transit pass ($49), and a few taxi rides ($22). No gym, no dining out every night — just everyday life.
How much does it cost to live in Mexico for two?
2 persons
$2,355
≈ €2,114
If there are two of you, plan on around $2,355 ≈ €2,114/month — a proper apartment ($995), 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 $2,571 ≈ €2,307/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)
$18.5
344.7 MXN
🍔
Fast Food Combo Meal
$9.81
183.2 MXN
🍗
Chicken Breast (500g)
$5.51
102.9 MXN
🥛
Milk (1L)
$1.92
35.9 MXN
🥚
Eggs (12)
$2.61
48.7 MXN
🍅
Tomatoes (1kg)
$1.86
34.7 MXN
🧀
Local Cheese (500g)
$6.50
121.4 MXN
🍎
Apples (1kg)
$2.67
49.9 MXN
🥔
Potatoes (1kg)
$2.38
44.4 MXN
🍺
Beer 0.5L (supermarket)
$1.68
31.4 MXN
🍷
Wine Bottle (red, table)
$15.1
281.8 MXN
🥤
Coca-Cola (2L)
$2.73
51 MXN
🍞
Bread (2 people, 1 day)
$1.45
27.1 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
🏢
Rent 85m² (expensive area)
$1,843
34,410 MXN
🏠
Rent 85m² (normal area)
$995.1
18,581 MXN
💡
Utilities 85m² (2 persons)
$117.2
2,188 MXN
🏢
Studio 45m² (expensive)
$1,340
25,026 MXN
🏠
Studio 45m² (normal area)
$685.5
12,801 MXN
💡
Utilities 45m² (1 person)
$85.2
1,591 MXN
📶
Internet (monthly)
$29.6
552.7 MXN
📺
TV 40" Flat Screen
$351.4
6,562 MXN
🔲
Microwave (800/900W)
$120.5
2,251 MXN
🧴
Laundry Detergent (3L)
$8.47
158.2 MXN
🧹
Cleaning Help (per hour)
$6.73
125.7 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
👖
Jeans (Levis 501)
$56.1
1,048 MXN
👗
Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)
$46.7
872.4 MXN
👟
Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas)
$125.8
2,349 MXN
👞
Leather Business Shoes
$90
1,681 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
🚗
VW Golf (new)
$23,901
446,315 MXN
⛽
Gasoline (1L)
$1.39
26 MXN
🎫
Monthly Transport Pass
$48.9
912.6 MXN
🚕
Taxi Trip (8km)
$5.40
100.8 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
💊
Cold Medicine (6 days)
$7.89
147.3 MXN
💉
Antibiotics (12 doses)
$17.1
318.6 MXN
🏥
Doctor Visit (15 min)
$48.6
907.2 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
🧻
Tampons (32 pcs)
$4.70
87.8 MXN
🧴
Deodorant (50ml)
$3.77
70.4 MXN
🧴
Shampoo (400ml)
$5.28
98.6 MXN
🧻
Toilet Paper (4 rolls)
$2.96
55.3 MXN
🪥
Toothpaste
$3.19
59.6 MXN
💇
Men's Haircut
$17.9
334.8 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
🍺
Dinner for 2 (pub)
$32.5
606.9 MXN
🎬
Cinema (2 tickets)
$10.4
194 MXN
🎭
Theater (2 tickets, best)
$62.9
1,175 MXN
🍝
Italian Dinner for 2 (full)
$76.3
1,424 MXN
🍸
Cocktail (downtown)
$12.5
233 MXN
☕
Cappuccino
$5.40
100.8 MXN
🍺
Beer in Pub (500ml)
$4.12
76.9 MXN
📱
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
$874.8
16,335 MXN
📱
Mobile (1 min, prepaid)
$0.30
5.60 MXN
🏋️
Gym Membership (monthly)
$67.5
1,260 MXN
🚬
Marlboro Cigarettes
$4.53
84.6 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
Monterrey
~$1,366 (current)
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