🍜
$11.6
214.7 MXN Business Lunch (incl. drink)
☕
$3.95
73.4 MXN Cappuccino
🚌
$29.5
548.1 MXN Monthly Transport Pass
🏠
$580.2
10,787 MXN Studio 45m² (normal area)
How much does it cost to live in Mexico alone?
To live in Puerto Vallarta on a moderate budget, you'll need around $1,114/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($580), weekday lunches out ($231), weekend casual meals ($78), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($119), a monthly transit pass ($29), and a few taxi rides ($76). No gym, no dining out every night — just everyday life.
How much does it cost to live in Mexico for two?
2 persons
$1,795
≈ €1,604
If there are two of you, plan on around $1,795 ≈ €1,604/month — a proper apartment ($728), 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 $2,003 ≈ €1,791/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)
$11.6
214.7 MXN
🍔
Fast Food Combo Meal
$9.81
182.4 MXN
🍗
Chicken Breast (500g)
$4.64
86.3 MXN
🥛
Milk (1L)
$1.51
28.1 MXN
🥚
Eggs (12)
$3.37
62.7 MXN
🍅
Tomatoes (1kg)
$1.97
36.6 MXN
🧀
Local Cheese (500g)
$5.11
95 MXN
🍎
Apples (1kg)
$2.96
55 MXN
🥔
Potatoes (1kg)
$2.09
38.9 MXN
🍺
Beer 0.5L (supermarket)
$1.63
30.3 MXN
🍷
Wine Bottle (red, table)
$17.2
319.4 MXN
🥤
Coca-Cola (2L)
$2.09
38.9 MXN
🍞
Bread (2 people, 1 day)
$1.33
24.7 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
🏢
Rent 85m² (expensive area)
$1,748
32,502 MXN
🏠
Rent 85m² (normal area)
$727.9
13,533 MXN
💡
Utilities 85m² (2 persons)
$100.4
1,866 MXN
🏢
Studio 45m² (expensive)
$1,021
18,975 MXN
🏠
Studio 45m² (normal area)
$580.2
10,787 MXN
💡
Utilities 45m² (1 person)
$33.6
624.7 MXN
📶
Internet (monthly)
$23
428.3 MXN
📺
TV 40" Flat Screen
$354
6,582 MXN
🔲
Microwave (800/900W)
$126.4
2,350 MXN
🧴
Laundry Detergent (3L)
$7.66
142.4 MXN
🧹
Cleaning Help (per hour)
$10.3
192 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
👖
Jeans (Levis 501)
$61.1
1,135 MXN
👗
Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)
$38.7
718.6 MXN
👟
Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas)
$86.8
1,614 MXN
👞
Leather Business Shoes
$58.8
1,093 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
🚗
VW Golf (new)
$14,226
264,479 MXN
⛽
Gasoline (1L)
$1.39
25.8 MXN
🎫
Monthly Transport Pass
$29.5
548.1 MXN
🚕
Taxi Trip (8km)
$19
352.9 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
💊
Cold Medicine (6 days)
$4.06
75.5 MXN
💉
Antibiotics (12 doses)
$13.1
242.8 MXN
🏥
Doctor Visit (15 min)
$33.1
615 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
🧻
Tampons (32 pcs)
$2.67
49.6 MXN
🧴
Deodorant (50ml)
$2.96
55 MXN
🧴
Shampoo (400ml)
$4.12
76.6 MXN
🧻
Toilet Paper (4 rolls)
$1.86
34.6 MXN
🪥
Toothpaste
$1.51
28.1 MXN
💇
Men's Haircut
$11.8
220.1 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
🍺
Dinner for 2 (pub)
$24.8
460.7 MXN
🎬
Cinema (2 tickets)
$7.66
142.4 MXN
🎭
Theater (2 tickets, best)
$54
1,004 MXN
🍝
Italian Dinner for 2 (full)
$52.8
980.9 MXN
🍸
Cocktail (downtown)
$7.84
145.8 MXN
☕
Cappuccino
$3.95
73.4 MXN
🍺
Beer in Pub (500ml)
$2.61
48.5 MXN
📱
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
$725.7
13,492 MXN
📱
Mobile (1 min, prepaid)
$0.10
1.86 MXN
🏋️
Gym Membership (monthly)
$57.9
1,076 MXN
🚬
Marlboro Cigarettes
$3.95
73.4 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
Puerto Vallarta
~$1,114 (current)
Querétaro
~$1,093
San Miguel de Allende
~$1,342
Sayulita
~$59,697
Tijuana
~$1,868