Cost of living in Monterrey, Mexico

Summary of cost of living in Monterrey

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: Mex$ 71,301
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: Mex$ 37,900
    • 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 Monterrey
Current as of Jun 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district Mex$ 415
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) Mex$ 180
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast Mex$ 74
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk Mex$ 34
12 eggs, large Mex$ 55
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes Mex$ 34
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese Mex$ 117
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples Mex$ 45
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes Mex$ 43
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket Mex$ 60
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality Mex$ 232
2 liters of coca-cola Mex$ 43
Bread for 2 people for 1 day Mex$ 33
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area Mex$ 34,474
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area Mex$ 17,566
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat Mex$ 2,219
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area Mex$ 19,296
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area Mex$ 10,539
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio Mex$ 2,617
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) Mex$ 468
40” flat screen tv Mex$ 5,197
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) Mex$ 2,644
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) Mex$ 137
Hourly rate for cleaning help Mex$ 88
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) Mex$ 1,170
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) Mex$ 756
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) Mex$ 1,796
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes Mex$ 1,380
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new Mex$ 525,741
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas Mex$ 25
Monthly ticket public transport Mex$ 724
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) Mex$ 93
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) Mex$ 115
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) Mex$ 300
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) Mex$ 549
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) Mex$ 76
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) Mex$ 72
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) Mex$ 86
4 rolls of toilet paper Mex$ 60
Tube of toothpaste Mex$ 46
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city Mex$ 368
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub Mex$ 447
2 tickets to the movies Mex$ 153
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) Mex$ 1,402
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert Mex$ 1,360
1 cocktail drink in downtown club Mex$ 195
Cappuccino in expat area of the city Mex$ 94
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) Mex$ 66
Ipad wi-fi 128gb Mex$ 15,073
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) Mex$ 6
1 month of gym membership in business district Mex$ 1,421
1 package of marlboro cigarettes Mex$ 75
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 349 prices entered by 38 different people.
Latest price update: June 18, 2025

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