Mexico City
Mexico
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Local Highlights
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Mon Oct 12
25°C
/ 76°F
Low: 16°C
/ 60°F
Tue Oct 13
24°C
/ 76°F
Low: 15°C
/ 59°F
Wed Oct 14
24°C
/ 76°F
Low: 16°C
/ 60°F
📊 Core Metrics
Adjusted ⓘ
Rent (1BD)
$898
Per Month (USD)
Safety Score
5.8
Moderate
Fixed Internet
85
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
- Population12,294,193
- RegionMexico City
- ClimateSubtropical Highland (Warm Summers / Mild Winters / Rainy Season)
- Elevation2,233 m
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Housing & Utilities
- Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)64.20 USD
- Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)35.92 USD
- Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)25.86 USD
- 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre1099.21 USD
- 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre696.43 USD
- 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre2455.24 USD
- 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre1307.73 USD
- Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre358.10 USD
- Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre192.35 USD
Transportation
- One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)0.34 USD
- Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)20.61 USD
- Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)2.00 USD
- Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)0.92 USD
- Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)5.72 USD
- Gasoline (1 Liter)1.54 USD
- Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)22153.84 USD
- Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)26130.55 USD
- Cinema Ticket (International Release)6.87 USD
Food & Groceries
- Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant11.72 USD
- Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)51.52 USD
- Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)10.46 USD
- Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)3.23 USD
- Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)4.64 USD
- Cappuccino (Regular Size)3.85 USD
- Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)1.66 USD
- Bottled Water (12 oz)1.32 USD
- Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)1.80 USD
- Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)2.87 USD
- White Rice (1 lb)0.93 USD
- Eggs (12, Large Size)2.92 USD
- Local Cheese (1 lb)5.67 USD
- Chicken Fillets (1 lb)4.48 USD
- Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)7.10 USD
- Apples (1 lb)1.49 USD
- Bananas (1 lb)0.92 USD
- Oranges (1 lb)0.95 USD
- Tomatoes (1 lb)1.09 USD
- Potatoes (1 lb)0.92 USD
- Onions (1 lb)0.84 USD
- Lettuce (1 Head)1.50 USD
- Bottled Water (50 oz)1.35 USD
- Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)17.17 USD
- Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)2.01 USD
- Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)5.32 USD
Lifestyle & Entertainment
- Monthly Fitness Club Membership56.55 USD
- Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child448.43 USD
- International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child13137.04 USD
- Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)73.28 USD
- Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)111.63 USD
- Men's Leather Business Shoes119.34 USD
Other
- Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)29.83 USD
- Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)52.77 USD
- Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)1051.96 USD