🍜
$27.7
518 MXN Business Lunch (incl. drink)
☕
$5.92
110.5 MXN Cappuccino
🚌
$78.8
1,471 MXN Monthly Transport Pass
🏠
$908.7
16,968 MXN Studio 45m² (normal area)
How much does it cost to live in Mexico alone?
To live in Tijuana on a moderate budget, you'll need around $1,868/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($909), weekday lunches out ($555), weekend casual meals ($99), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($178), a monthly transit pass ($79), and a few taxi rides ($50). No gym, no dining out every night — just everyday life.
How much does it cost to live in Mexico for two?
2 persons
$2,702
≈ €2,424
If there are two of you, plan on around $2,702 ≈ €2,424/month — a proper apartment ($782), 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 $3,036 ≈ €2,725/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)
$27.7
518 MXN
🍔
Fast Food Combo Meal
$12.4
230.8 MXN
🍗
Chicken Breast (500g)
$3.89
72.6 MXN
🥛
Milk (1L)
$1.86
34.7 MXN
🥚
Eggs (12)
$2.84
53 MXN
🍅
Tomatoes (1kg)
$2.03
37.9 MXN
🧀
Local Cheese (500g)
$4.99
93.2 MXN
🍎
Apples (1kg)
$2.84
53 MXN
🥔
Potatoes (1kg)
$1.57
29.3 MXN
🍺
Beer 0.5L (supermarket)
$2.21
41.3 MXN
🍷
Wine Bottle (red, table)
$15.8
295.8 MXN
🥤
Coca-Cola (2L)
$2.32
43.3 MXN
🍞
Bread (2 people, 1 day)
$1.68
31.4 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
🏢
Rent 85m² (expensive area)
$1,491
27,844 MXN
🏠
Rent 85m² (normal area)
$782.2
14,606 MXN
💡
Utilities 85m² (2 persons)
$64.2
1,199 MXN
🏢
Studio 45m² (expensive)
$688
12,848 MXN
🏠
Studio 45m² (normal area)
$908.7
16,968 MXN
💡
Utilities 45m² (1 person)
$41.6
775.9 MXN
📶
Internet (monthly)
$23.7
443.3 MXN
📺
TV 40" Flat Screen
$280.4
5,236 MXN
🔲
Microwave (800/900W)
$148.3
2,769 MXN
🧴
Laundry Detergent (3L)
$9.69
180.9 MXN
🧹
Cleaning Help (per hour)
$8.30
155 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
👖
Jeans (Levis 501)
$49.2
919.1 MXN
👗
Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)
$31.5
588.4 MXN
👟
Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas)
$92.2
1,721 MXN
👞
Leather Business Shoes
$59.1
1,104 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
🚗
VW Golf (new)
$23,450
437,890 MXN
⛽
Gasoline (1L)
$1.39
26 MXN
🎫
Monthly Transport Pass
$78.8
1,471 MXN
🚕
Taxi Trip (8km)
$12.4
231.9 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
💊
Cold Medicine (6 days)
$6.62
123.6 MXN
💉
Antibiotics (12 doses)
$26.1
487.8 MXN
🏥
Doctor Visit (15 min)
$48.5
906 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
🧻
Tampons (32 pcs)
$3.89
72.6 MXN
🧴
Deodorant (50ml)
$3.60
67.2 MXN
🧴
Shampoo (400ml)
$4.29
80.1 MXN
🧻
Toilet Paper (4 rolls)
$2.09
39 MXN
🪥
Toothpaste
$2.84
53 MXN
💇
Men's Haircut
$15.7
292.6 MXN
Item
USD $
MXN $
🍺
Dinner for 2 (pub)
$31.9
594.9 MXN
🎬
Cinema (2 tickets)
$9.63
179.8 MXN
🎭
Theater (2 tickets, best)
$110.4
2,062 MXN
🍝
Italian Dinner for 2 (full)
$54.2
1,011 MXN
🍸
Cocktail (downtown)
$9.17
171.2 MXN
☕
Cappuccino
$5.92
110.5 MXN
🍺
Beer in Pub (500ml)
$3.08
57.5 MXN
📱
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
$437.3
8,166 MXN
📱
Mobile (1 min, prepaid)
$0.32
5.98 MXN
🏋️
Gym Membership (monthly)
$52.7
984.1 MXN
🚬
Marlboro Cigarettes
$4.18
78.1 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
San Miguel de Allende
~$1,342
Sayulita
~$59,697
Tijuana
~$1,868 (current)