Mexico
A massive, high-altitude capital brimming with world-class museums, ancient Aztec ruins, and some of the best street food on the planet. Increasingly popular with digital nomads.
#89 of 250
21% above average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 1 756
Based on NYC = 100 index
Mexico City is the 89. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 1 756 for one adult.
Most of that goes on housing, which runs 10% above the median city and adds $ 109 a month: 1br apartment (city-wide) $ 1 150, 3br apartment (city-wide) $ 2 027.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is entertainment, 56% below the median: fitness club (monthly) $ 13, tennis court rent (1 hour) $ 11. You also get off lightly on transportation.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
45 prices on this page come from live scrapers (11 sources, observed September 28, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Mexico City, Mexico. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/mexico-city. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (city-wide) | 1,150.28 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | MercadoLibre Inmuebles |
| 3BR Apartment (city-wide) | 2,026.69 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | MercadoLibre Inmuebles |
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 8.27 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Pork (1kg) | 8.49 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Beef (1kg) | 11.19 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 10.87 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 5.23 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Milk (1 liter) | 1.40 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Yogurt (150g) | 1.36 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Cheese (1kg) | 8.31 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Butter (200g) | 2.75 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Eggs (12) | 1.30 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Bread (500g) | 1.28 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Bread Roll (1pc) | 0.11 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Pasta (500g) | 1.31 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Rice (1kg) | 1.36 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Oats (500g) | 1.16 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 2.21 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 1.64 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 2.88 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Carrots (1kg) | 1.36 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Onions (1kg) | 1.79 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Garlic (1kg) | 2.90 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.04 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Apples (1kg) | 3.28 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Banana (1kg) | 1.92 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Oranges (1kg) | 2.48 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Lentils (1kg) | 2.05 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 2.38 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 2.24 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Flour (1kg) | 0.91 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Sugar (1kg) | 2.43 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Coffee (250g) | 4.78 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 0.68 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 2.20 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| One-way Ticket | 0.27 / trip | 1 | 2026-10-13 | City Transit Fares |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.31 / liter | 1 | 2026-10-13 | National fuel price sources |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 13.35 / month | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Americas Entertainment Chains, Gym Chains |
| Doctor Visit (15 min) | 54.78 / visit | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Private Clinics & Telehealth |
| Cold Medicine (6 days) | 2.27 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Online Pharmacies (API), Global Local Pharmacies |
| Antibiotics (12 doses) | 2.14 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Global Local Pharmacies |
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 60.20 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Americas Local Fashion Stores |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 60.20 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Americas Local Fashion Stores |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 108.77 / pair | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Americas Local Fashion Stores, Nike.com (live) |
| Business Shoes (Leather) | 84.52 / pair | 1 | 2026-09-28 | Americas Local Fashion Stores |
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