🍜
$15.9
295.6 MXN Business Lunch (incl. drink)
☕
$5.05
93.9 MXN Cappuccino
🚌
$30
557.9 MXN Monthly Transport Pass
🏠
$471.5
8,766 MXN Studio 45m² (normal area)
How much does it cost to live in Mexico alone?
To live in Querétaro on a moderate budget, you'll need around $1,093/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($471), weekday lunches out ($318), weekend casual meals ($83), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($152), a monthly transit pass ($30), and a few taxi rides ($39). No gym, no dining out every night — just everyday life.
How much does it cost to live in Mexico for two?
2 persons
$1,966
≈ €1,758
If there are two of you, plan on around $1,966 ≈ €1,758/month — a proper apartment ($724), 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 $2,174 ≈ €1,943/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)
$15.9
295.6 MXN
🍔
Fast Food Combo Meal
$10.4
193.2 MXN
🍗
Chicken Breast (500g)
$5.75
106.9 MXN
🥛
Milk (1L)
$1.92
35.7 MXN
🥚
Eggs (12)
$2.96
55 MXN
🍅
Tomatoes (1kg)
$2.09
38.9 MXN
🧀
Local Cheese (500g)
$6.27
116.6 MXN
🍎
Apples (1kg)
$3.37
62.7 MXN
🥔
Potatoes (1kg)
$2.55
47.4 MXN
🍺
Beer 0.5L (supermarket)
$1.97
36.6 MXN
🍷
Wine Bottle (red, table)
$19.6
363.6 MXN
🥤
Coca-Cola (2L)
$2.21
41.1 MXN
🍞
Bread (2 people, 1 day)
$1.63
30.3 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
🏢
Rent 85m² (expensive area)
$1,422
26,435 MXN
🏠
Rent 85m² (normal area)
$723.8
13,457 MXN
💡
Utilities 85m² (2 persons)
$59.2
1,101 MXN
🏢
Studio 45m² (expensive)
$825.5
15,346 MXN
🏠
Studio 45m² (normal area)
$471.5
8,766 MXN
💡
Utilities 45m² (1 person)
$56.4
1,049 MXN
📶
Internet (monthly)
$18.2
338.7 MXN
📺
TV 40" Flat Screen
$349.3
6,493 MXN
🔲
Microwave (800/900W)
$131.7
2,448 MXN
🧴
Laundry Detergent (3L)
$7.54
140.2 MXN
🧹
Cleaning Help (per hour)
$8.94
166.2 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
👖
Jeans (Levis 501)
$51.5
958.2 MXN
👗
Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)
$40.1
744.6 MXN
👟
Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas)
$98.7
1,834 MXN
👞
Leather Business Shoes
$85.3
1,585 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
🚗
VW Golf (new)
$17,968
334,043 MXN
⛽
Gasoline (1L)
$1.39
25.8 MXN
🎫
Monthly Transport Pass
$30
557.9 MXN
🚕
Taxi Trip (8km)
$9.63
179 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
💊
Cold Medicine (6 days)
$5.57
103.6 MXN
💉
Antibiotics (12 doses)
$17.5
324.8 MXN
🏥
Doctor Visit (15 min)
$40.7
757.4 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
🧻
Tampons (32 pcs)
$9.00
167.3 MXN
🧴
Deodorant (50ml)
$3.77
70.1 MXN
🧴
Shampoo (400ml)
$4.88
90.7 MXN
🧻
Toilet Paper (4 rolls)
$3.25
60.4 MXN
🪥
Toothpaste
$2.84
52.8 MXN
💇
Men's Haircut
$15.8
294.5 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
🍺
Dinner for 2 (pub)
$27.1
503.8 MXN
🎬
Cinema (2 tickets)
$9.40
174.8 MXN
🎭
Theater (2 tickets, best)
$44.1
820.1 MXN
🍝
Italian Dinner for 2 (full)
$56.4
1,049 MXN
🍸
Cocktail (downtown)
$9.34
173.6 MXN
☕
Cappuccino
$5.05
93.9 MXN
🍺
Beer in Pub (500ml)
$5.22
97 MXN
📱
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
$607.8
11,299 MXN
📱
Mobile (1 min, prepaid)
$0.19
3.53 MXN
🏋️
Gym Membership (monthly)
$44.5
827.5 MXN
🚬
Marlboro Cigarettes
$4.47
83.1 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
Querétaro
~$1,093 (current)
San Miguel de Allende
~$1,342
Sayulita
~$59,697
Tijuana
~$1,868