Oaxaca

Mexico

255,029 people1,571m elevationAmerica/Mexico City20

Overview

Oaxaca is one of Mexico's most affordable cities with exceptional cultural value. Comfortable living is possible on $1,200-1,500/month. The food scene offers incredible value—world-class cuisine at local prices. Mezcal tastings add to lifestyle costs.

Oaxaca delivers possibly the best food-to-cost ratio in Mexico—tlayudas for $4-6, tacos de tasajo at Central de Abastos for just $0.17 each. Mezcal runs $8-15/bottle vs $60+ in the US.

Cost of Living

Monthly costs in Oaxaca in USD. Editorial estimates combined with Numbeo data.

Housing (monthly rent)

Studio

Budget$200
Mid-range$350
Upscale$550

1 Bedroom

Budget$280
Mid-range$450
Upscale$700

2 Bedroom

Budget$380
Mid-range$625
Upscale$1,000

Food

Monthly Groceries

Budget$120
Mid-range$200
Premium$320

Dining (per meal)

Street food$2
Casual restaurant$4
Nice restaurant$20
Upscale$50

Transportation

Public transit (monthly)$10
Uber/taxi (avg ride)$3
Fuel (monthly)$70
Parking (monthly)$30

Utilities

Electric (low)$15
Electric (average)$28
Electric (high)$45
Water$10
Gas$18
Internet$32

Lifestyle

Gym membership$30
Cleaning (weekly)$15
Coworking space$100

Healthcare

Doctor visit$28
Basic insurance (monthly)$65
Comprehensive insurance$150

Other

Phone plan$18
Subscriptions$20

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to live in Oaxaca City?

Oaxaca offers exceptional value—20-28% cheaper than San Miguel de Allende. A comfortable lifestyle runs $1,300-1,800/month.

Is Oaxaca City good for digital nomads?

Excellent. The city has embraced remote workers with strong coworking options and US-friendly timezone.

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