Mexico
Cost of Living in Mexico City
Monthly Total
$1,655
$28,963
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$848
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$27
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
$848
$14,840
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$89
$1,558
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$147
$2,573
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$132
$2,310
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$120
$2,100
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$193
$3,378
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$83
$1,453
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$43
$753
Monthly Total
$1,655
$28,963
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