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Cost of Living in El Medano
Monthly Total
$1,761
$30,818
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$560
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$40
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$560
$9,800
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$127
$2,223
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$146
$2,555
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$228
$3,990
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$390
$6,825
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$191
$3,343
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$80
$1,400
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$38
$665
Monthly Total
$1,761
$30,818
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