🍜
$8.88
165.8 MXN Business Lunch (incl. drink)
☕
$5.05
94.3 MXN Cappuccino
🚌
$27.6
514.8 MXN Monthly Transport Pass
🏠
$271.9
5,077 MXN Studio 45m² (normal area)
How much does it cost to live in Mexico alone?
To live in Puebla on a moderate budget, you'll need around $788/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($272), weekday lunches out ($178), weekend casual meals ($95), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($152), a monthly transit pass ($28), 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
$1,525
≈ €1,369
If there are two of you, plan on around $1,525 ≈ €1,369/month — a proper apartment ($492), 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 $1,707 ≈ €1,532/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)
$8.88
165.8 MXN
🍔
Fast Food Combo Meal
$11.9
222.2 MXN
🍗
Chicken Breast (500g)
$4.12
76.9 MXN
🥛
Milk (1L)
$1.80
33.6 MXN
🥚
Eggs (12)
$3.19
59.6 MXN
🍅
Tomatoes (1kg)
$1.63
30.4 MXN
🧀
Local Cheese (500g)
$4.35
81.2 MXN
🍎
Apples (1kg)
$2.90
54.2 MXN
🥔
Potatoes (1kg)
$1.68
31.4 MXN
🍺
Beer 0.5L (supermarket)
$2.15
40.1 MXN
🍷
Wine Bottle (red, table)
$13
242.8 MXN
🥤
Coca-Cola (2L)
$2.21
41.3 MXN
🍞
Bread (2 people, 1 day)
$1.45
27.1 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
🏢
Rent 85m² (expensive area)
$842.4
15,730 MXN
🏠
Rent 85m² (normal area)
$492.3
9,194 MXN
💡
Utilities 85m² (2 persons)
$53.1
991.6 MXN
🏢
Studio 45m² (expensive)
$558.5
10,429 MXN
🏠
Studio 45m² (normal area)
$271.9
5,077 MXN
💡
Utilities 45m² (1 person)
$31.6
589.5 MXN
📶
Internet (monthly)
$29.5
550.5 MXN
📺
TV 40" Flat Screen
$413.9
7,728 MXN
🔲
Microwave (800/900W)
$149.3
2,787 MXN
🧴
Laundry Detergent (3L)
$5.75
107.4 MXN
🧹
Cleaning Help (per hour)
$6.09
113.7 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
👖
Jeans (Levis 501)
$46.9
875.6 MXN
👗
Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)
$32.6
609.1 MXN
👟
Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas)
$125.9
2,352 MXN
👞
Leather Business Shoes
$77.3
1,444 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
🚗
VW Golf (new)
$21,129
394,553 MXN
⛽
Gasoline (1L)
$1.39
26 MXN
🎫
Monthly Transport Pass
$27.6
514.8 MXN
🚕
Taxi Trip (8km)
$16.1
301.2 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
💊
Cold Medicine (6 days)
$4.88
91.1 MXN
💉
Antibiotics (12 doses)
$13.4
250.4 MXN
🏥
Doctor Visit (15 min)
$46.3
863.8 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
🧻
Tampons (32 pcs)
$4.29
80.1 MXN
🧴
Deodorant (50ml)
$4.35
81.2 MXN
🧴
Shampoo (400ml)
$3.77
70.4 MXN
🧻
Toilet Paper (4 rolls)
$1.80
33.6 MXN
🪥
Toothpaste
$1.97
36.8 MXN
💇
Men's Haircut
$12.8
239.6 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
🍺
Dinner for 2 (pub)
$26.5
495.2 MXN
🎬
Cinema (2 tickets)
$9.81
183.2 MXN
🎭
Theater (2 tickets, best)
$68.8
1,285 MXN
🍝
Italian Dinner for 2 (full)
$47.2
881 MXN
🍸
Cocktail (downtown)
$11.1
208 MXN
☕
Cappuccino
$5.05
94.3 MXN
🍺
Beer in Pub (500ml)
$4.18
78.1 MXN
📱
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
$887.6
16,575 MXN
📱
Mobile (1 min, prepaid)
$0.16
2.99 MXN
🏋️
Gym Membership (monthly)
$52.4
978.7 MXN
🚬
Marlboro Cigarettes
$4.64
86.6 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
Oaxaca
~$924
Playa del Carmen
~$1,242
Puebla
~$788 (current)
Puerto Vallarta
~$1,114
Querétaro
~$1,093
San Miguel de Allende
~$1,342
Sayulita
~$59,697
Tijuana
~$1,868