Mexico vs Mexico · 714 km apart
Mexico
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Mexico
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Cheaper overall| Expense | Mexico City | Monterrey | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $6.63 | $6.53 | Monterrey |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $26.52 | $26.11 | Monterrey |
| Cappuccino | $1.99 | $1.96 | Monterrey |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $150 | $148 | Monterrey |
| Monthly public transport pass | $24.31 | $23.94 | Monterrey |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $64.09 | $63.10 | Monterrey |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $18.56 | $18.28 | Monterrey |
| Fitness club membership | $18.56 | $18.28 | Monterrey |
| Cinema ticket | $4.86 | $4.79 | Monterrey |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $319 | $313 | Monterrey |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $222 | $218 | Monterrey |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $666 | $654 | Monterrey |
| Total single-person budget | $664 | $653 | Monterrey |
| Average net salary | $975 | $960 |
Monterrey is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Mexico City runs about $664 versus $653 in Monterrey — a difference of roughly 2%.
Salary-adjusted, Mexico City leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Mexico City · Full cost of living in Monterrey