Veracruz, Mexico, Mexico — cost of living
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Veracruz, Mexico

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Veracruz, Mexico

About Veracruz, Mexico

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$321
MXN 5,534.48
Family of 4 / mo
$824
MXN 14,199.04
Avg salary (after tax)
$738
MXN 12,715.7

Veracruz, officially the Free and Sovereign State of Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave, is one of the 31 states which, along with Mexico City, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. Located in eastern Mexico, Veracruz is bordered by seven states: Tamaulipas, San Luis Potosí, Hidalgo, Puebla, Oaxaca, Chiapas, and Tabasco. Veracruz is divided into 212 municipalities, and its capital city is Xalapa-Enríquez.

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 $1,156
  • 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 $867.05

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $0.54
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $12,716

Food - Beverages

  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $80.95
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $39.77
  • CappuccinoUSD $42.35
  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $16.38
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $12.63

Food - Dining

  • Fast Food ComboUSD $115.58
  • Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $288.94
  • Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $86.8

Food - Grocery

  • Milk (1 litre)USD $25.53
  • Lettuce (1 Head)USD $14.74
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $14.27
  • Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $92.41
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $72.76
  • White Rice (1 kg)USD $26.76
  • Dozen EggsUSD $29.24
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $90.59
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $115.81
  • Beef Round (1 kg)USD $148.24
  • Apples (1 kg)USD $39.12
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $72.57
  • Bananas (1 kg)USD $15.96
  • Oranges (1 kg)USD $17.5
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $17.5
  • Potatoes (1 kg)USD $25.22
  • Onions (1 kg)USD $15.96

Housing

  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $9,826
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $5,491
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $1,611
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $1,181
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $6,413
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $2,601

Leisure

  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $161.9
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $3,468
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $78,421
  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $520.09
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $57.79

Transportation

  • One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $10.29
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $312.1
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $23.16
  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $14.04
  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $173.36
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $317,892
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $398,813

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $514.48
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $924.84

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

When local data is missing (e.g. salary for a smaller city), we estimate from peer cities in the same country using a median ratio.

Full methodology, assumptions, and formulas live on our About page.