Cost of living in Monterrey, Mexico

Summary of cost of living in Monterrey

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: Mex$ 59,389
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: Mex$ 31,479

List of prices in Monterrey
Current as of Jun 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district Mex$ 291
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) Mex$ 150
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast Mex$ 79
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk Mex$ 27
12 eggs, large Mex$ 49
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes Mex$ 29
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese Mex$ 99
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples Mex$ 49
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes Mex$ 44
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket Mex$ 25
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality Mex$ 329
2 liters of coca-cola Mex$ 32
Bread for 2 people for 1 day Mex$ 20
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area Mex$ 32,765
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area Mex$ 10,071
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat Mex$ 1,225
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area Mex$ 26,053
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area Mex$ 7,713
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio Mex$ 895
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) Mex$ 362
40” flat screen tv Mex$ 6,542
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) Mex$ 2,690
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) Mex$ 122
Hourly rate for cleaning help Mex$ 126
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) Mex$ 1,027
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) Mex$ 769
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) Mex$ 1,663
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes Mex$ 1,318
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new Mex$ 445,093
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas Mex$ 24
Monthly ticket public transport Mex$ 901
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) Mex$ 83
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) Mex$ 85
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) Mex$ 441
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) Mex$ 608
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) Mex$ 77
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) Mex$ 67
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) Mex$ 76
4 rolls of toilet paper Mex$ 37
Tube of toothpaste Mex$ 41
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city Mex$ 236
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub Mex$ 364
2 tickets to the movies Mex$ 167
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) Mex$ 674
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert Mex$ 861
1 cocktail drink in downtown club Mex$ 194
Cappuccino in expat area of the city Mex$ 81
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) Mex$ 60
Ipad wi-fi 128gb Mex$ 10,239
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) Mex$ 3.34
1 month of gym membership in business district Mex$ 922
1 package of marlboro cigarettes Mex$ 73
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 805 prices entered by 58 different people.
Latest price update: June 06, 2023

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