🍜
$18.4
342.1 MXN Business Lunch (incl. drink)
☕
$4.00
74.4 MXN Cappuccino
🚌
$41.6
773.6 MXN Monthly Transport Pass
🏠
$655.2
12,181 MXN Studio 45m² (normal area)
How much does it cost to live in Mexico alone?
To live in San Miguel de Allende on a moderate budget, you'll need around $1,342/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($655), weekday lunches out ($368), weekend casual meals ($71), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($120), a monthly transit pass ($42), and a few taxi rides ($87). No gym, no dining out every night — just everyday life.
How much does it cost to live in Mexico for two?
2 persons
$2,217
≈ €1,982
If there are two of you, plan on around $2,217 ≈ €1,982/month — a proper apartment ($842), 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 $2,492 ≈ €2,227/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)
$18.4
342.1 MXN
🍔
Fast Food Combo Meal
$8.82
164 MXN
🍗
Chicken Breast (500g)
$4.12
76.6 MXN
🥛
Milk (1L)
$1.51
28.1 MXN
🥚
Eggs (12)
$3.19
59.3 MXN
🍅
Tomatoes (1kg)
$1.68
31.2 MXN
🧀
Local Cheese (500g)
$6.79
126.2 MXN
🍎
Apples (1kg)
$2.96
55 MXN
🥔
Potatoes (1kg)
$1.57
29.2 MXN
🍺
Beer 0.5L (supermarket)
$1.51
28.1 MXN
🍷
Wine Bottle (red, table)
$15.4
285.9 MXN
🥤
Coca-Cola (2L)
$2.03
37.7 MXN
🍞
Bread (2 people, 1 day)
$2.61
48.5 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
🏢
Rent 85m² (expensive area)
$1,747
32,470 MXN
🏠
Rent 85m² (normal area)
$842.5
15,663 MXN
💡
Utilities 85m² (2 persons)
$50.6
939.8 MXN
🏢
Studio 45m² (expensive)
$1,224
22,760 MXN
🏠
Studio 45m² (normal area)
$655.2
12,181 MXN
💡
Utilities 45m² (1 person)
$30.2
562.2 MXN
📶
Internet (monthly)
$31.1
577.3 MXN
📺
TV 40" Flat Screen
$430.7
8,007 MXN
🔲
Microwave (800/900W)
$107.7
2,002 MXN
🧴
Laundry Detergent (3L)
$11.6
214.7 MXN
🧹
Cleaning Help (per hour)
$5.69
105.8 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
👖
Jeans (Levis 501)
$56.6
1,052 MXN
👗
Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)
$51.4
956 MXN
👟
Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas)
$103.7
1,928 MXN
👞
Leather Business Shoes
$94
1,747 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
🚗
VW Golf (new)
$18,308
340,368 MXN
⛽
Gasoline (1L)
$1.33
24.7 MXN
🎫
Monthly Transport Pass
$41.6
773.6 MXN
🚕
Taxi Trip (8km)
$21.8
404.5 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
💊
Cold Medicine (6 days)
$6.91
128.5 MXN
💉
Antibiotics (12 doses)
$16.4
304.3 MXN
🏥
Doctor Visit (15 min)
$43.3
805 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
🧻
Tampons (32 pcs)
$3.83
71.2 MXN
🧴
Deodorant (50ml)
$4.53
84.2 MXN
🧴
Shampoo (400ml)
$3.77
70.1 MXN
🧻
Toilet Paper (4 rolls)
$1.86
34.6 MXN
🪥
Toothpaste
$2.73
50.8 MXN
💇
Men's Haircut
$11.7
217 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
🍺
Dinner for 2 (pub)
$34.5
642 MXN
🎬
Cinema (2 tickets)
$7.49
139.2 MXN
🎭
Theater (2 tickets, best)
$45.5
845.9 MXN
🍝
Italian Dinner for 2 (full)
$55.1
1,025 MXN
🍸
Cocktail (downtown)
$8.59
159.7 MXN
☕
Cappuccino
$4.00
74.4 MXN
🍺
Beer in Pub (500ml)
$2.84
52.8 MXN
📱
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
$702.3
13,057 MXN
📱
Mobile (1 min, prepaid)
$0.19
3.53 MXN
🏋️
Gym Membership (monthly)
$39
725.1 MXN
🚬
Marlboro Cigarettes
$3.54
65.8 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
Puebla
~$788
Puerto Vallarta
~$1,114
Querétaro
~$1,093
San Miguel de Allende
~$1,342 (current)
Sayulita
~$59,697
Tijuana
~$1,868