Monterrey ranks 5th of 6 priced cities in Mexico on cost — $1,334 a month in essentials, 41% above Playa del Carmen, the cheapest. The average net salary of $1,120 covers that 0.8×. 108.6 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at municipality level. PM2.5 averages 12.4 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 14°C, Aug 29°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 | $680 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $977 |
| Groceries | $174 |
| Dining out | $291 |
| Utilities | $156 |
| Local transport | $33 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,334 |
| Avg net salary | $1,120 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,351 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,848 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Monterrey, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $14.25 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $51.31 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $11.40 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $4.06 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $2.85 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $4.56 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.56 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.06 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $2.04 |
| White bread, 500 g | $3.05 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $2.00 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.59 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $12.61 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $9.82 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.54 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.60 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $2.51 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $2.39 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $2.64 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.27 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.86 |
| Monthly transit pass | $32.84 |
| Taxi start | $1.85 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.14 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.55 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $127.70 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $28.22 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $28.24 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $33.69 |
| Cinema, one seat | $5.42 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Monterrey has 108.6 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (municipality level). That is the 2nd-highest of 6 Mexico cities we track. Mexico's national figure is 97.4, so Monterrey runs 11 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 | 14.3°C | 12.7°C | 65% | 48% | 29 mm |
| Feb | 16.9°C | 16°C | 63% | 42% | 25 mm |
| Mar | 20.2°C | 20.3°C | 64% | 46% | 49 mm |
| Apr | 23.1°C | 24.3°C | 66% | 49% | 50 mm |
| May | 26.1°C | 28.9°C | 70% | 44% | 55 mm |
| Jun | 27.8°C | 30.8°C | 66% | 36% | 64 mm |
| Jul | 28.3°C | 31.2°C | 62% | 40% | 43 mm |
| Aug | 28.7°C | 31.5°C | 60% | 35% | 15 mm |
| Sep | 26.2°C | 29.2°C | 69% | 47% | 77 mm |
| Oct | 22.6°C | 24.2°C | 70% | 41% | 56 mm |
| Nov | 18.4°C | 18.7°C | 73% | 46% | 41 mm |
| Dec | 16°C | 15.2°C | 67% | 44% | 27 mm |
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