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Cuernavaca

Mexico 🕒 2:05:47 PM (UTC-6 CST)

Local Highlights

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☀️ Weather Forecast

Fri May 29
30°C / 85°F
Low: 13°C / 56°F
Sat May 30
31°C / 87°F
Low: 15°C / 59°F
Sun May 31
30°C / 86°F
Low: 15°C / 59°F

📊 Core Metrics

Adjusted ⓘ
Rent (1BD)
$381
Per Month (USD)
Safety Score
4.0
Poor
Fixed Internet
96
Broadband (Mbps)
ℹ️ Data Accuracy & Sources

Rent: Sourced from live listings (Zyla Labs), government databases (HUD/CMHC), or regional economic models.
Safety & Internet: Sourced from open data initiatives including the Measurement Lab (M-Lab) and public government/NGO safety indices.
Note: Prices and metrics are estimates only and may vary by specific neighborhood or provider.

🌍 Demographics

  • Population338,650
  • RegionMorelos
  • ClimateTropical
  • Elevation1,540 m

💰 Cost of Living Breakdown

Housing & Utilities

  • Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)60.21 USD
  • Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)28.06 USD
  • 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre413.36 USD
  • 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre348.50 USD
  • 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre1004.83 USD
  • 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre851.88 USD
  • Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre929.32 USD
  • Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre639.92 USD

Transportation

  • One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)0.58 USD
  • Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)29.04 USD
  • Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)2.03 USD
  • Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff)2.76 USD
  • Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)11.62 USD
  • Gasoline (1 Liter)1.44 USD
  • Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)22477.46 USD
  • Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)24721.78 USD
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)5.81 USD

Food & Groceries

  • Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant8.71 USD
  • Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)40.66 USD
  • Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)7.52 USD
  • Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter)2.61 USD
  • Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle)3.48 USD
  • Cappuccino (Regular Size)2.61 USD
  • Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle)1.34 USD
  • Bottled Water (0.33 Liter)0.68 USD
  • Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)1.79 USD
  • Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf)2.42 USD
  • White Rice (1 kg)1.55 USD
  • Eggs (12, Large Size)2.08 USD
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)8.52 USD
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)5.23 USD
  • Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg)14.50 USD
  • Apples (1 kg)2.32 USD
  • Bananas (1 kg)1.45 USD
  • Oranges (1 kg)2.33 USD
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)1.74 USD
  • Potatoes (1 kg)1.86 USD
  • Onions (1 kg)1.89 USD
  • Lettuce (1 Head)1.59 USD
  • Bottled Water (1.5 Liter)0.93 USD
  • Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)8.71 USD
  • Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle)1.28 USD
  • Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)4.65 USD

Lifestyle & Entertainment

  • Monthly Fitness Club Membership27.59 USD
  • Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child232.33 USD
  • International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child5343.62 USD
  • Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)43.56 USD
  • Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)98.74 USD
  • Men's Leather Business Shoes104.14 USD

Other

  • Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)19.59 USD
  • Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)34.85 USD
  • Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)696.99 USD