🍜
$22.4
416.4 MXN Business Lunch (incl. drink)
☕
$5.28
98.2 MXN Cappuccino
🚌
$36.9
685.1 MXN Monthly Transport Pass
🏠
$459.8
8,548 MXN Studio 45m² (normal area)
How much does it cost to live in Mexico alone?
To live in Playa del Carmen on a moderate budget, you'll need around $1,242/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($460), weekday lunches out ($448), weekend casual meals ($94), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($158), a monthly transit pass ($37), and a few taxi rides ($46). No gym, no dining out every night — just everyday life.
How much does it cost to live in Mexico for two?
2 persons
$2,416
≈ €2,160
If there are two of you, plan on around $2,416 ≈ €2,160/month — a proper apartment ($851), 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 $2,689 ≈ €2,404/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)
$22.4
416.4 MXN
🍔
Fast Food Combo Meal
$11.7
217.9 MXN
🍗
Chicken Breast (500g)
$4.18
77.7 MXN
🥛
Milk (1L)
$1.92
35.7 MXN
🥚
Eggs (12)
$3.02
56.1 MXN
🍅
Tomatoes (1kg)
$1.80
33.5 MXN
🧀
Local Cheese (500g)
$8.82
164 MXN
🍎
Apples (1kg)
$3.13
58.2 MXN
🥔
Potatoes (1kg)
$2.55
47.4 MXN
🍺
Beer 0.5L (supermarket)
$2.50
46.5 MXN
🍷
Wine Bottle (red, table)
$15.1
280.5 MXN
🥤
Coca-Cola (2L)
$1.97
36.6 MXN
🍞
Bread (2 people, 1 day)
$1.45
27 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
🏢
Rent 85m² (expensive area)
$1,457
27,088 MXN
🏠
Rent 85m² (normal area)
$850.8
15,818 MXN
💡
Utilities 85m² (2 persons)
$138.4
2,573 MXN
🏢
Studio 45m² (expensive)
$968
17,996 MXN
🏠
Studio 45m² (normal area)
$459.8
8,548 MXN
💡
Utilities 45m² (1 person)
$44.8
832.9 MXN
📶
Internet (monthly)
$26.4
491 MXN
📺
TV 40" Flat Screen
$308.6
5,737 MXN
🔲
Microwave (800/900W)
$132.2
2,458 MXN
🧴
Laundry Detergent (3L)
$7.31
135.9 MXN
🧹
Cleaning Help (per hour)
$11.4
211.6 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
👖
Jeans (Levis 501)
$61.2
1,138 MXN
👗
Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)
$38.8
721.9 MXN
👟
Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas)
$107.4
1,997 MXN
👞
Leather Business Shoes
$76.8
1,427 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
🚗
VW Golf (new)
$21,926
407,628 MXN
⛽
Gasoline (1L)
$1.45
27 MXN
🎫
Monthly Transport Pass
$36.9
685.1 MXN
🚕
Taxi Trip (8km)
$11.4
211.6 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
💊
Cold Medicine (6 days)
$3.66
68 MXN
💉
Antibiotics (12 doses)
$11.4
212.5 MXN
🏥
Doctor Visit (15 min)
$37.1
690.5 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
🧻
Tampons (32 pcs)
$4.76
88.5 MXN
🧴
Deodorant (50ml)
$3.60
66.9 MXN
🧴
Shampoo (400ml)
$4.35
80.9 MXN
🧻
Toilet Paper (4 rolls)
$1.68
31.2 MXN
🪥
Toothpaste
$3.42
63.6 MXN
💇
Men's Haircut
$15.2
282.8 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
🍺
Dinner for 2 (pub)
$19.6
364.8 MXN
🎬
Cinema (2 tickets)
$9.05
168.3 MXN
🎭
Theater (2 tickets, best)
$55.8
1,038 MXN
🍝
Italian Dinner for 2 (full)
$60.5
1,125 MXN
🍸
Cocktail (downtown)
$15.5
288.2 MXN
☕
Cappuccino
$5.28
98.2 MXN
🍺
Beer in Pub (500ml)
$2.90
53.9 MXN
📱
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
$586.6
10,905 MXN
📱
Mobile (1 min, prepaid)
$0.15
2.79 MXN
🏋️
Gym Membership (monthly)
$59.3
1,102 MXN
🚬
Marlboro Cigarettes
$4.24
78.8 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
Oaxaca
~$924
Playa del Carmen
~$1,242 (current)
Puebla
~$788
Puerto Vallarta
~$1,114
Querétaro
~$1,093
San Miguel de Allende
~$1,342
Sayulita
~$59,697
Tijuana
~$1,868