Mexico City ranks 4th of 6 priced cities in Mexico on cost — $1,250 a month in essentials, 32% above Playa del Carmen, the cheapest. The average net salary of $1,048 covers that 0.8×. 104.5 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at municipality level. PM2.5 averages 20.9 µg/m³ a year, 4× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 14°C, May 20°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $711 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $1,113 |
| Groceries | $168 |
| Dining out | $252 |
| Utilities | $98 |
| Local transport | $21 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,250 |
| Avg net salary | $1,048 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,310 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $2,493 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Mexico City, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $11.70 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $51.31 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $10.34 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.81 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $3.42 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $5.70 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.60 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.30 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.80 |
| White bread, 500 g | $3.02 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.97 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.82 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $11.88 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $9.63 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.16 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.97 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $2.36 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $2.03 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.85 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.32 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.34 |
| Monthly transit pass | $20.52 |
| Taxi start | $2.00 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.54 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.53 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $63.94 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $34.15 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $28.65 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $56.94 |
| Cinema, one seat | $6.84 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Mexico City has 104.5 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (municipality level). That is the 5th-highest of 6 Mexico cities we track. Mexico's national figure is 97.4, so Mexico City runs 7 above the country as a whole.
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A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14.1°C | 12.4°C | 62% | 42% | 15 mm |
| Feb | 16°C | 14.3°C | 55% | 30% | 16 mm |
| Mar | 18°C | 16.6°C | 52% | 32% | 33 mm |
| Apr | 19.4°C | 18.4°C | 52% | 42% | 38 mm |
| May | 20.2°C | 19.8°C | 57% | 49% | 66 mm |
| Jun | 19.5°C | 19.6°C | 67% | 68% | 149 mm |
| Jul | 18.5°C | 19°C | 73% | 77% | 154 mm |
| Aug | 18.3°C | 18.9°C | 75% | 77% | 170 mm |
| Sep | 18°C | 18.5°C | 77% | 79% | 172 mm |
| Oct | 17°C | 16.9°C | 75% | 73% | 87 mm |
| Nov | 15.7°C | 15°C | 70% | 49% | 29 mm |
| Dec | 14.3°C | 13°C | 66% | 44% | 18 mm |
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