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Mexico City, Mexico
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About Mexico City, Mexico
Costs exclude rentSingle / month
$509
MXN 8,774.77
Family of 4 / mo
$1,306
MXN 22,512.16
Avg salary (after tax)
$885
MXN 15,260.71
Mexico City is the capital and most populous city of Mexico, as well as the most populous city in North America. It is one of the most important cultural and financial centers in the world, and is classified as an Alpha world city according to the Globalization and World Cities Research Network (GaWC) 2024 ranking. Mexico City is located in the Valley of Mexico within the high Mexican central plateau, at an altitude of 2,240 meters. The city has 16 boroughs or demarcaciones territoriales, which are in turn divided into neighborhoods or colonias.
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Fashion
- Men's Dress ShoesUSD $1,854
- Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $1,933
- Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $870.1
- Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $1,086
Financial
- Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $0.54
- Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $15,261
Food - Beverages
- Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $86.8
- Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $57.79
- CappuccinoUSD $58.96
- Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $20.82
- Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $14.97
Food - Dining
- Fast Food ComboUSD $138.74
- Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $809.27
- Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $173.36
Food - Grocery
- Milk (1 litre)USD $31.45
- Lettuce (1 Head)USD $22.69
- Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $18.48
- Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $254.31
- Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $77.44
- White Rice (1 kg)USD $31.91
- Dozen EggsUSD $39.07
- Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $152.35
- Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $130.22
- Beef Round (1 kg)USD $200.22
- Apples (1 kg)USD $57.13
- Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $83.9
- Bananas (1 kg)USD $28.82
- Oranges (1 kg)USD $28.82
- Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $32.94
- Potatoes (1 kg)USD $30.37
- Onions (1 kg)USD $29.34
Housing
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $33,698
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $19,344
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $5,910
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $3,512
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $16,864
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $10,593
Leisure
- Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $472.83
- Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $7,658
- Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $158,635
- Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $1,111
- Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $100.6
Transportation
- 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $138.74
- One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $7.02
- Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $349.3
- Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $23.16
- Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $14.97
- Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $450,831
- Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $444,977
Utilities (Monthly)
- Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $621.4
- Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $1,112