Cost of living in Los Cabos, Mexico

Summary of cost of living in Los Cabos

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $2,954 (Mex$ 57,814)
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $1,526 (Mex$ 29,875)
    • 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 Los Cabos
Current as of May 2025.

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Food Update prices
MXN USD
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district Mex$ 339 ($17)
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) Mex$ 165 ($8)
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast Mex$ 75 ($3.85)
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk Mex$ 29 ($1.47)
12 eggs, large Mex$ 47 ($2.38)
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes Mex$ 27 ($1.39)
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese Mex$ 75 ($3.82)
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples Mex$ 39 ($2.00)
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes Mex$ 35 ($1.77)
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket Mex$ 29 ($1.46)
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality Mex$ 265 ($14)
2 liters of coca-cola Mex$ 35 ($1.80)
Bread for 2 people for 1 day Mex$ 31 ($1.57)
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Housing Update prices
MXN USD
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area Mex$ 27,511 ($1,406)
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area Mex$ 13,130 ($671)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat Mex$ 1,677 ($86)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area Mex$ 15,147 ($774)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area Mex$ 9,155 ($468)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio Mex$ 1,165 ($60)
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) Mex$ 565 ($29)
40” flat screen tv Mex$ 7,670 ($392)
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) Mex$ 2,269 ($116)
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) Mex$ 88 ($4.49)
Hourly rate for cleaning help Mex$ 173 ($9)
Clothes Update prices
MXN USD
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) Mex$ 804 ($41)
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) Mex$ 679 ($35)
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) Mex$ 1,563 ($80)
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes Mex$ 1,255 ($64)
Transportation Update prices
MXN USD
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new Mex$ 296,746 ($15,161)
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas Mex$ 23 ($1.16)
Monthly ticket public transport Mex$ 589 ($30)
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) Mex$ 325 ($17)
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Personal Care Update prices
MXN USD
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) Mex$ 66 ($3.40)
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) Mex$ 321 ($16)
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) Mex$ 405 ($21)
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) Mex$ 89 ($4.56)
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) Mex$ 50 ($2.57)
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) Mex$ 77 ($3.92)
4 rolls of toilet paper Mex$ 29 ($1.46)
Tube of toothpaste Mex$ 31 ($1.61)
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city Mex$ 332 ($17)
Entertainment Update prices
MXN USD
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub Mex$ 370 ($19)
2 tickets to the movies Mex$ 122 ($6)
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) - -
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert Mex$ 1,063 ($54)
1 cocktail drink in downtown club Mex$ 153 ($8)
Cappuccino in expat area of the city Mex$ 103 ($5.28)
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) Mex$ 70 ($3.57)
Ipad wi-fi 128gb - -
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) - -
1 month of gym membership in business district Mex$ 1,121 ($57)
1 package of marlboro cigarettes Mex$ 64 ($3.28)
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 31 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: May 14, 2025

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