Tampico, Mexico, Mexico — cost of living
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Tampico, Mexico

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Tampico, Mexico

About Tampico, Mexico

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$419
MXN 7,216.92
Family of 4 / mo
$1,074
MXN 18,515.42
Avg salary (after tax)
$760
MXN 13,101.02

Tampico is a city and port in the southeastern part of the Mexican state of Tamaulipas. It is located on the north bank of the Pánuco River, about 10 kilometers (6 mi) inland from the Gulf of Mexico, and directly north of the state of Veracruz. Tampico is the fifth-largest city in Tamaulipas, with a population of 314,418 in the city proper and 929,174 in the metropolitan area.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

Cost breakdown by category

Cost breakdown

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Fashion

  • Men's Dress ShoesUSD $1,696
  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $1,811
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $751.48
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $1,156

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $0.65
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $13,101

Food - Beverages

  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $57.79
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $29.01
  • CappuccinoUSD $54.04
  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $18.48
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $18.01

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $92.41
  • Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $439.38
  • Fast Food ComboUSD $121.42

Food - Grocery

  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $201.25
  • Beef Round (1 kg)USD $345.89
  • Apples (1 kg)USD $54.04
  • Bananas (1 kg)USD $25.22
  • Oranges (1 kg)USD $25.74
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $28.31
  • Potatoes (1 kg)USD $31.91
  • Onions (1 kg)USD $32.43
  • Lettuce (1 Head)USD $15.91
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $20.12
  • Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $346.73
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $79.78
  • White Rice (1 kg)USD $37.06
  • Dozen EggsUSD $32.29
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $85.44
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $87.5
  • Milk (1 litre)USD $27.87

Housing

  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $11,560
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $8,092
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $2,148
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $1,611
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $4,046
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $2,890

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $520.09
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $4,335
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $346.73
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $104.11
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $57,799

Transportation

  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $173.36
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $358,351
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $25.97
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $416.21
  • One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $11.46
  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $23.16
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $364,133

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $568.29
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $577.88

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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How we calculate these numbers

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