✦ Cost of living
Mexico City
Mexico City, Mexico
US = 100
In plain terms: Mexico City is about 36% cheaper than a typical US city. A one-bedroom in the centre runs around $800/month.
▤ Category breakdown
Index vs the US average — the line marks 100. Lower is cheaper.
- Housing60−40%
- Food & groceries65−35%
- Transport50−50%
- Utilities80−20%
- Healthcare65−35%
- Goods & services70−30%
About
“CDMX”
A vast, vibrant capital with a perfect spring-like climate — a top nomad pick, though air and traffic bite.
- Currency
- Mexican peso · MXN
- Languages
- Spanish
- Coordinates
- 19.43, -99.13
- Emergency
- 911
What things cost
Taxes
35%
Income tax
progressive
16%
VAT / sales
30%
Corporate
$700
Avg net salary
per month
Visas & residency
Temporary Resident visa via income/savings; popular with nomads.
✈ 180-day tourist entry for many passports.
Income or savings proof; up to 4 years.
Permanent residence after ~4 yrs. Citizenship after ~5 yrs.
Quality of life
Safety
40/100
Healthcare
68/100
Pollution
75/100
Internet
80 Mbps
Jan avg
+14 °C
Jul avg
+17 °C
Sunny days
240/yr
Walkability
68/100
Relocation & documents
Coming soonWhere to look
Updated: 2026-08-14 · Sources: Cost/quality survey (placeholder) · National tax authority / OECD (headline figures)
? Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to live in Mexico City, MX?
Mexico City, MX's cost-of-living index is 64 (US average = 100) — about 36% cheaper than a typical US city. A one-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around $800 per month.
What is the average rent in Mexico City, MX?
A one-bedroom in the city centre averages about $800 per month, and around $550 outside the centre.
What taxes would I pay in Mexico?
Mexico has a top income-tax rate of 35% and a VAT or sales tax of 16%. See the taxes section above for the full breakdown.
What is the weather like in Mexico City, MX?
Mexico City, MX averages around +14 °C in January and +17 °C in July, with roughly 240 sunny days a year.
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Estimates use approximate cost-of-living indices (US average = 100) and are for general guidance only.