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Cost of Living in Queretaro (Santiago de Querétaro)
Monthly Total
$1,811
$31,693
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$675
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$38
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
$675
$11,813
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$81
$1,418
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$148
$2,590
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$120
$2,100
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$480
$8,400
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$189
$3,308
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$75
$1,313
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$42
$735
Monthly Total
$1,811
$31,693
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