Mexico City

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☀️ Weather Forecast

Sun Mar 1
27°C / 80°F
Low: 11°C / 52°F
Mon Mar 2
26°C / 78°F
Low: 9°C / 49°F
Tue Mar 3
26°C / 78°F
Low: 10°C / 49°F

📊 Core Metrics

Rent (1BD)
$718
Per Month (USD)
Safety Score
3.5
Out of 10
Internet
144
Mbps Avg
ℹ️ Data Accuracy & Sources

Rent: Sourced from live listings (Zyla Labs), government databases (HUD/CMHC), or regional economic estimates.
Safety: Aggregated from national crime statistics and State Department advisory levels.
Note: Prices are estimates only and may vary by neighborhood.

🌍 Demographics

  • Population12,294,193
  • RegionMexico City
  • ClimateTemperate (Avg 17.7°C)
  • ElevationN/A

💰 Cost of Living Breakdown

Housing & Utilities

  • Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)55.08 USD
  • Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)35.86 USD
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)31.34 USD
  • 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre1200.70 USD
  • 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre718.48 USD
  • 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre2576.46 USD
  • 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre1348.19 USD
  • Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre352.89 USD
  • Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre242.40 USD

Transportation

  • One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)0.35 USD
  • Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)20.97 USD
  • Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)1.40 USD
  • Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)0.77 USD
  • Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)5.94 USD
  • Gasoline (1 Liter)1.46 USD
  • Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)22544.11 USD
  • Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)26302.75 USD
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)6.99 USD

Food & Groceries

  • Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant11.65 USD
  • Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)55.34 USD
  • Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)9.03 USD
  • Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)3.50 USD
  • Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)4.70 USD
  • Cappuccino (Regular Size)4.05 USD
  • Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)1.80 USD
  • Bottled Water (12 oz)1.28 USD
  • Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)1.83 USD
  • Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)2.55 USD
  • White Rice (1 lb)0.97 USD
  • Eggs (12, Large Size)2.64 USD
  • Local Cheese (1 lb)5.04 USD
  • Chicken Fillets (1 lb)4.06 USD
  • Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)5.89 USD
  • Apples (1 lb)1.45 USD
  • Bananas (1 lb)0.84 USD
  • Oranges (1 lb)1.02 USD
  • Tomatoes (1 lb)0.95 USD
  • Potatoes (1 lb)1.01 USD
  • Onions (1 lb)1.01 USD
  • Lettuce (1 Head)1.53 USD
  • Bottled Water (50 oz)1.32 USD
  • Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)11.65 USD
  • Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)1.90 USD
  • Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)4.66 USD

Lifestyle & Entertainment

  • Monthly Fitness Club Membership55.78 USD
  • Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child467.50 USD
  • International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child11949.13 USD
  • Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)67.67 USD
  • Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)115.54 USD
  • Men's Leather Business Shoes123.15 USD

Other

  • Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)28.57 USD
  • Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)54.02 USD
  • Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)953.68 USD
  • Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)0.68 USD