Mexico City, Mexico 🇲🇽
Nomad Score:
73%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$400.00
$1,200.00
$60.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$80.00
$150.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$30.00
$60.00
$10.00
|
Per day for mobile data plans |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$200.00
$400.00
$15.00
|
Per day for basic groceries |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$50.00
$100.00
$5.00
|
Per day for public transport |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$150.00
$300.00
$20.00
|
Per day at mid-range restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$50.00
$150.00
$10.00
|
Per day for activities and attractions |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$100.00
$300.00
$0.00
|
Not applicable for short-term stays |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
Not applicable for short-term stays |
| Total |
$1,060.00
$2,710.00
$120.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$650.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
💻 Coworking Space
$200.00
Prices can vary based on location and amenities offered.
per month
☕ Coffee
$3.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$4.00
Average price in bars; can be lower in stores.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$7.00
Prices may vary depending on the restaurant.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$6.50
Standard pricing for major fast food chains.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$2.00
Price can vary by season and quality.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$1.20
Standard white bread; artisan breads may cost more.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.00
Prices are fairly stable throughout the city.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$1.50
Price per kg for standard quality rice.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$5.00
Price can vary based on market fluctuations.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$9.00
Quality and cut can significantly affect pricing.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$15.00
Prices vary significantly based on brand and origin.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$1.00
Base fare for taxis in the city.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.50
Standard rate; may vary with traffic.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$25.00
Covers all public transport; very economical.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$1.10
Prices are subject to change based on global oil prices.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$15.00
Standard plan with sufficient data.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$30.00
Prices may vary based on provider and package.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$40.00
Prices can vary widely based on location and facilities.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$10.00
Average price for hourly rental.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$5.00
Standard pricing for local cinemas.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$40.00
Prices vary by brand and store.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$35.00
Pricing can vary based on style and brand.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$60.00
Prices vary widely based on brand and quality.
per pair