Mexico vs Mexico · 619 km apart
Mexico
single / month
Cheaper overallMexico
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| Expense | San Fernando | Mexico City | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.10 | $6.63 | San Fernando |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $20.40 | $26.52 | San Fernando |
| Cappuccino | $1.53 | $1.99 | San Fernando |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $116 | $150 | San Fernando |
| Monthly public transport pass | $18.70 | $24.31 | San Fernando |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $49.30 | $64.09 | San Fernando |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $14.28 | $18.56 | San Fernando |
| Fitness club membership | $14.28 | $18.56 | San Fernando |
| Cinema ticket | $3.74 | $4.86 | San Fernando |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $230 | $319 | San Fernando |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $160 | $222 | San Fernando |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $480 | $666 | San Fernando |
| Total single-person budget | $500 | $664 | San Fernando |
| Average net salary | $750 | $975 |
San Fernando is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in San Fernando runs about $500 versus $664 in Mexico City — a difference of roughly 33%.
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 San Fernando · Full cost of living in Mexico City