Cost of Living in Mexico City
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Mexico City, Mexico.
Overall, the cost of living in Mexico City is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 30 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)26
Groceries index40
Dining out index34
Transport index18
Utilities index34
Median annual salary$14,000
Minimum wage$1.90/hr
Est. monthly childcare$350
Est. monthly healthcare premium$60
YoY inflation4.5%
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