Mexico
Cost of Living in Mexico City
CDMX offers incredible value for a world-class metropolis. The range is enormous—you can spend like you're in NYC or live comfortably on $1,200-1,500/month. Neighborhood choice matters more here than anywhere else in Mexico.
Monthly Total
$1,823
$31,903
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$949
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$29
Based on a typical expat lifestyle: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 1/19/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$949
$16,608
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$115
$2,013
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$193
$3,378
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$60
$1,050
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$150
$2,625
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$204
$3,570
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$100
$1,750
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$52
$910
Monthly Total
$1,823
$31,903
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Living in Mexico City
Mexico City offers exceptional value for a global megacity. Center neighborhoods (Roma, Condesa, Polanco) command premium prices, while outer areas offer significant savings. The city caters to all budgets from street food lifestyle to luxury living.
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Latin America's cultural and culinary capital at a fraction of first-world prices
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