Oaxaca De Juarez, Mexico, Mexico — cost of living
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Oaxaca De Juarez, Mexico

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Oaxaca De Juarez, Mexico

About Oaxaca De Juarez, Mexico

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$377
MXN 6,534.16
Family of 4 / mo
$968
MXN 16,763.77
Avg salary (after tax)
$467
MXN 8,091.72

Oaxaca de Juárez, or simply Oaxaca, is the capital and largest city of the eponymous Mexican state of Oaxaca. It is the municipal seat for the surrounding municipality of Oaxaca, the most populous municipality in Oaxaca, and the fourth most densely populated municipality in Oaxaca, only being less densely populated than San Jacinto Amilpas, Santa Lucía del Camino, and Santa Cruz Amilpas. It is in the Centro District in the Central Valleys region of the state, in the foothills of the Sierra Madre at the base of the Cerro del Fortín, extending to the banks of the Atoyac River.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.· Wikipedia · Oaxaca City· Updated May 22, 2026

Cost breakdown by category

Cost breakdown

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Fashion

  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $1,387
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $842.02
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $828.45
  • Men's Dress ShoesUSD $1,349

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $0.54
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $8,092

Food - Beverages

  • CappuccinoUSD $51.94
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $34.63
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $57.79
  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $19.18
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $12.63

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $138.74
  • Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $520.09
  • Fast Food ComboUSD $121.42

Food - Grocery

  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $112.21
  • Beef Round (1 kg)USD $148.24
  • Apples (1 kg)USD $54.56
  • Bananas (1 kg)USD $25.74
  • Oranges (1 kg)USD $17.5
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $22.65
  • Potatoes (1 kg)USD $24.19
  • Onions (1 kg)USD $22.13
  • Lettuce (1 Head)USD $18.01
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $10.53
  • Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $254.31
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $69.25
  • White Rice (1 kg)USD $27.79
  • Dozen EggsUSD $37.9
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $96.25
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $74.12
  • Milk (1 litre)USD $26.91

Housing

  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $13,679
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $12,282
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $2,739
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $1,396
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $10,115
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $6,589

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $512.37
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $2,601
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $173.36
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $75.1
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $45,083

Transportation

  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $173.36
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $405,372
  • One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $9.36
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $40.47
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $283.32
  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $22.23
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $464,061

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $539.51
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $1,227

Costs reflect a typical lifestyle in each place, excluding rent unless stated. Numbers are a starting point — always cross-check before big decisions.

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