Mexico
A modern, mountainous Mexican industrial powerhouse with a strong business culture, craft beer scene, and dramatic desert landscapes just outside the city.
#72 of 250
37% above average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 1 982
Based on NYC = 100 index
Monterrey is the 72. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 1 982 for one adult.
Most of that goes on housing, which runs 28% above the median city and adds $ 289 a month: 1br apartment (city-wide) $ 1 331, 3br apartment (city-wide) $ 2 629.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is entertainment, 45% below the median: fitness club (monthly) $ 13, cinema ticket $ 4. 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 (10 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 Monterrey, Mexico. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/monterrey. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (city-wide) | 1,331.04 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | MercadoLibre Inmuebles |
| 3BR Apartment (city-wide) | 2,629.22 / 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) |
| Domestic Beer (0.5L) | 5.16 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Pub & Bar Drinks Menus |
| Imported Beer (0.33L) | 5.30 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Pub & Bar Drinks Menus |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.31 / liter | 1 | 2026-10-13 | National fuel price sources |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 13.35 / month | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Gym Chains, Americas Entertainment Chains |
| Cold Medicine (6 days) | 2.27 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Global Local Pharmacies, Online Pharmacies (API) |
| 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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