Cost of living in Xalapa, Mexico

Summary of cost of living in Xalapa

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: Mex$ 35,931
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: Mex$ 13,876
    • 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 Xalapa
Current as of Sep 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district Mex$ 158
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) Mex$ 115
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast Mex$ 56
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk Mex$ 23
12 eggs, large Mex$ 36
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes Mex$ 19
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese Mex$ 56
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples Mex$ 40
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes Mex$ 23
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket Mex$ 22
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality Mex$ 253
2 liters of coca-cola Mex$ 29
Bread for 2 people for 1 day Mex$ 22
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area Mex$ 7,851
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area Mex$ 5,625
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat Mex$ 633
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area Mex$ 4,549
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area Mex$ 3,519
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio Mex$ 800
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) Mex$ 392
40” flat screen tv Mex$ 6,089
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) Mex$ 2,296
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) Mex$ 92
Hourly rate for cleaning help Mex$ 119
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) Mex$ 1,035
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) Mex$ 741
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) Mex$ 1,467
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes Mex$ 1,084
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new Mex$ 317,108
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas Mex$ 22
Monthly ticket public transport Mex$ 645
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) Mex$ 167
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) Mex$ 82
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) Mex$ 150
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) Mex$ 519
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) Mex$ 63
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) Mex$ 47
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) Mex$ 38
4 rolls of toilet paper Mex$ 25
Tube of toothpaste Mex$ 27
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city Mex$ 121
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub Mex$ 235
2 tickets to the movies Mex$ 165
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) Mex$ 728
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert Mex$ 471
1 cocktail drink in downtown club Mex$ 73
Cappuccino in expat area of the city Mex$ 48
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) Mex$ 33
Ipad wi-fi 128gb Mex$ 10,885
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) Mex$ 2.55
1 month of gym membership in business district Mex$ 559
1 package of marlboro cigarettes Mex$ 62
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 136 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: September 24, 2023

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