Cost of living in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Summary of cost of living in Cabo San Lucas

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: Mex$ 65,374
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: Mex$ 37,480
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Cabo San Lucas
Current as of May 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district Mex$ 208
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) Mex$ 150
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast Mex$ 66
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk Mex$ 19
12 eggs, large Mex$ 36
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes Mex$ 30
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese Mex$ 186
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples Mex$ 52
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes Mex$ 31
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket Mex$ 34
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality Mex$ 330
2 liters of coca-cola Mex$ 30
Bread for 2 people for 1 day Mex$ 31
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area Mex$ 43,272
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area Mex$ 11,603
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat Mex$ 983
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area Mex$ 16,267
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area Mex$ 7,359
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio Mex$ 2,075
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) Mex$ 416
40” flat screen tv Mex$ 8,716
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) Mex$ 1,508
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) Mex$ 137
Hourly rate for cleaning help Mex$ 133
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) Mex$ 937
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) Mex$ 905
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) Mex$ 1,611
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes Mex$ 1,305
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new Mex$ 324,744
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas Mex$ 18
Monthly ticket public transport Mex$ 960
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) Mex$ 482
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) Mex$ 87
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) Mex$ 85
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) Mex$ 1,291
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) Mex$ 104
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) Mex$ 38
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) Mex$ 41
4 rolls of toilet paper Mex$ 31
Tube of toothpaste Mex$ 55
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city Mex$ 249
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub Mex$ 472
2 tickets to the movies Mex$ 146
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) Mex$ 854
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert Mex$ 1,244
1 cocktail drink in downtown club Mex$ 148
Cappuccino in expat area of the city Mex$ 80
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) Mex$ 46
Ipad wi-fi 128gb Mex$ 15,000
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) Mex$ 1.00
1 month of gym membership in business district Mex$ 1,926
1 package of marlboro cigarettes Mex$ 58
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 129 prices entered by 9 different people.
Latest price update: May 30, 2023

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