Mexico vs Mexico · 714 km apart
Mexico
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Cheaper overallMexico
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| Expense | Monterrey | Mexico City | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $6.53 | $6.63 | Monterrey |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $26.11 | $26.52 | Monterrey |
| Cappuccino | $1.96 | $1.99 | Monterrey |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $148 | $150 | Monterrey |
| Monthly public transport pass | $23.94 | $24.31 | Monterrey |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $63.10 | $64.09 | Monterrey |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $18.28 | $18.56 | Monterrey |
| Fitness club membership | $18.28 | $18.56 | Monterrey |
| Cinema ticket | $4.79 | $4.86 | Monterrey |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $313 | $319 | Monterrey |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $218 | $222 | Monterrey |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $654 | $666 | Monterrey |
| Total single-person budget | $653 | $664 | Monterrey |
| Average net salary | $960 | $975 |
Monterrey is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Monterrey runs about $653 versus $664 in Mexico City — 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 Monterrey · Full cost of living in Mexico City