Mexico
Cost of living in Mexico City
Mexico City is Mexico's capital and one of the largest metropolitan areas in the Americas, at about 2,240 m in the Valley of Mexico. It has the region's most extensive metro network, and rents swing widely between neighborhoods.
What it costs to live in Mexico City
On an average lifestyle in a 1-bed apartment, Mexico City comes to an estimated $1,333 a month: the 15th lowest of 19 cities and 24% above the median of this dataset ($1,073). Rent makes up 54% of the total. Compared with the median city, you would spend more on rent, groceries, transport, coworking and entertainment.
| Lifestyle | Room | 1-bed apartment | Family apartment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frugal | $597 | $942 | $1,357 |
| Average | $973 | $1,333 | $1,873 |
| Comfortable | $1,410 | $1,885 | $2,615 |
Every figure is a modeled estimate in US dollars, not an individually observed price. Q1–Q2 2026 data, not re-verified since. Methodology
Your budget in Mexico City
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Monthly breakdown by category
One person, 1-bed apartment, average lifestyle. Median = the middle city of all 19.
| Category | Mexico City | % of total | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | $720 | 54% | $540 |
| Groceries | $230 | 17% | $200 |
| Transport | $45 | 3% | $40 |
| Utilities | $60 | 5% | $58 |
| Internet | $28 | 2% | $28 |
| Coworking | $130 | 10% | $100 |
| Entertainment | $120 | 9% | $100 |
| Total per month | $1,333 | 100% | $1,073 |
Housing in Mexico City
Before signing, always ask about the deposit, any rent paid in advance, whether a guarantor is required and who pays utilities and building fees. These terms vary between landlords and are not fixed legal requirements.
Moving to Mexico City
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