Saltillo, Mexico
About Saltillo, Mexico
Costs exclude rentSaltillo is the capital and largest city of the northeastern Mexican state of Coahuila and is also the municipal seat of the municipality of the same name. As of a 2020 census, Saltillo had a population of 879,958 people, while the Saltillo metropolitan area population was 1,031,779, making Saltillo the largest city in the state of Coahuila, and the 14th most populated metropolitan area in the country. Saltillo is considered the most competitive city in Mexico for cities with over one million inhabitants. Saltillo's success is due to its strong performance in the Urban Competitiveness Index (ICU), which is developed by the Mexican Institute for Competitiveness (IMCO). The ICU evaluates cities based on 35 indicators, including law, society, infrastructure, labor market, political system, and innovation. Saltillo is also the safest capital city in Mexico, according to INEGI data from 2025.
Cost breakdown by category
Cost breakdown
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Fashion
- Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $1,349
- Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $770.66
- Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $982.16
- Men's Dress ShoesUSD $1,233
Financial
- Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $0.54
- Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $19,652
Food - Beverages
- CappuccinoUSD $65.51
- Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $33.46
- Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $86.8
- Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $26.2
- Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $24.57
Food - Dining
- Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $213.84
- Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $635.9
- Fast Food ComboUSD $127.27
Food - Grocery
- Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $150.3
- Beef Round (1 kg)USD $211.03
- Apples (1 kg)USD $78.24
- Bananas (1 kg)USD $22.13
- Oranges (1 kg)USD $36.54
- Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $36.03
- Potatoes (1 kg)USD $38.6
- Onions (1 kg)USD $32.43
- Lettuce (1 Head)USD $13.57
- Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $16.61
- Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $259.46
- Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $73.93
- White Rice (1 kg)USD $39.63
- Dozen EggsUSD $38.14
- Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $148.75
- Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $88.02
- Milk (1 litre)USD $24.15
Housing
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $16,257
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $14,257
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $1,396
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $2,005
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $5,202
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $7,321
Leisure
- Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $674.27
- Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $7,205
- Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $156.05
- Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $86.1
- Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $92,767
Transportation
- 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $144.59
- Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $431,563
- One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $14.97
- Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $29.01
- Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $346.73
- Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $13.1
- Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $421,930
Utilities (Monthly)
- Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $664.68
- Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $436.8