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Cost of Living in Monterrey
Monthly Total
$1,765
$30,888
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$766
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$33
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
$766
$13,405
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$141
$2,468
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$159
$2,783
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$168
$2,940
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$210
$3,675
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$191
$3,343
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$83
$1,453
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$47
$823
Monthly Total
$1,765
$30,888
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