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Mexico City

Mexico 🕒 11:41:00 PM (UTC-6 CST)

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☀️ Weather Forecast

Tue May 5
29°C / 84°F
Low: 19°C / 66°F
Wed May 6
31°C / 87°F
Low: 19°C / 66°F
Thu May 7
28°C / 82°F
Low: 19°C / 67°F

📊 Core Metrics

Adjusted ⓘ
Rent (1BD)
$976
Per Month (USD)
Safety Score
4.8
Moderate
Fixed Internet
100
Ultra Fast (Mbps)
ℹ️ Data Accuracy & Sources

Rent: Sourced from live listings (Zyla Labs), government databases (HUD/CMHC), or regional economic models.
Safety & Internet: Sourced from open data initiatives including the Measurement Lab (M-Lab) and public government/NGO safety indices.
Note: Prices and metrics are estimates only and may vary by specific neighborhood or provider.

🌍 Demographics

  • Population12,294,193
  • RegionMexico City
  • ClimateTemperate (Avg 17.7°C)
  • ElevationN/A

💰 Cost of Living Breakdown

Housing & Utilities

  • Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)62.99 USD
  • Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)37.96 USD
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)31.07 USD
  • 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre1175.55 USD
  • 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre775.58 USD
  • 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre2702.23 USD
  • 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre1459.71 USD
  • Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre3817.75 USD
  • Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre2360.59 USD

Transportation

  • One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)0.38 USD
  • Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)20.91 USD
  • Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)1.74 USD
  • Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff)0.46 USD
  • Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)5.87 USD
  • Gasoline (1 Liter)1.45 USD
  • Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)22477.46 USD
  • Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)26855.67 USD
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)6.97 USD

Food & Groceries

  • Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant11.62 USD
  • Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)58.08 USD
  • Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)10.16 USD
  • Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter)3.37 USD
  • Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle)4.62 USD
  • Cappuccino (Regular Size)3.93 USD
  • Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle)1.67 USD
  • Bottled Water (0.33 Liter)1.32 USD
  • Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)1.85 USD
  • Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf)2.83 USD
  • White Rice (1 kg)1.94 USD
  • Eggs (12, Large Size)2.63 USD
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)11.86 USD
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)9.39 USD
  • Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg)13.94 USD
  • Apples (1 kg)3.05 USD
  • Bananas (1 kg)1.95 USD
  • Oranges (1 kg)2.28 USD
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)2.00 USD
  • Potatoes (1 kg)2.20 USD
  • Onions (1 kg)2.23 USD
  • Lettuce (1 Head)1.58 USD
  • Bottled Water (1.5 Liter)1.31 USD
  • Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)14.52 USD
  • Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle)1.96 USD
  • Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)5.05 USD

Lifestyle & Entertainment

  • Monthly Fitness Club Membership58.74 USD
  • Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child473.83 USD
  • International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child11631.17 USD
  • Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)75.81 USD
  • Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)117.82 USD
  • Men's Leather Business Shoes129.23 USD

Other

  • Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)29.83 USD
  • Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)52.94 USD
  • Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)1087.56 USD