CostLens
HomeMexico › Benito Juárez

Cost of Living in Benito Juárez

Benito Juárez, Veracruz, Mexico · Population 17,618

▼ -16% vs Mexico average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)$8,256 ($446)
Couple, monthly$14,757 ($798)
Family of four, monthly$19,185 ($1,037)

Estimated Prices in Benito Juárez

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$84.92 ($4.59)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$340 ($18.36)per meal
Cappuccino$25.47 ($1.38)each
Monthly groceries (single person)$1,925 ($104)per month
Monthly public transport pass$311 ($16.83)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$821 ($44.37)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$238 ($12.85)per month
Fitness club membership$238 ($12.85)per month
Cinema ticket$62.27 ($3.37)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$3,730 ($202)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$2,595 ($140)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$7,784 ($421)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Benito Juárez is $12,488 ($675) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of $8,256 ($446) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly $10,732 ($580) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre ($2,595 ($140)) represents about 31% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Benito Juárez

Benito Juárez vs Mexico CityBenito Juárez vs GuadalajaraBenito Juárez vs MonterreyBenito Juárez vs San Luis PotosíBenito Juárez vs TolucaBenito Juárez vs Tijuana

Nearby Cities

Xochiatipan de Castillo

13 km away · Hidalgo

Zontecomatlán de López y Fuentes

15 km away · Veracruz

Tlachichilco

21 km away · Veracruz

Ixhuatlán de Madero

22 km away · Veracruz

Texcatepec

25 km away · Veracruz

Yahualica

26 km away · Hidalgo

Huautla

27 km away · Hidalgo

Ilamatlán

28 km away · Veracruz

Other Major Cities in Mexico

Mexico City

Ciudad de México · pop. 21,804,000

$12,286 ($664) / mo

Guadalajara

Jalisco · pop. 5,525,000

$12,081 ($653) / mo

Monterrey

Nuevo León · pop. 5,324,281

$12,081 ($653) / mo

San Luis Potosí

San Luis Potosí · pop. 2,822,255

$10,657 ($576) / mo

Toluca

México · pop. 2,476,689

$10,657 ($576) / mo

Tijuana

Baja California · pop. 2,002,000

$10,657 ($576) / mo

Ecatepec

México · pop. 1,655,015

$10,657 ($576) / mo

León de los Aldama

Guanajuato · pop. 1,579,803

$10,657 ($576) / mo

Living in Benito Juárez

Benito Juárez is one of the key cities in Mexico. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is $8,256 ($446), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around $2,595 ($140) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to $19,185 ($1,037) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately $14,757 ($798) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Benito Juárez is $12,488 ($675). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least $10,732 ($580) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benito Juárez expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated $8,256 ($446) per month in Benito Juárez including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Mexico.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Benito Juárez?
A net salary of around $10,732 ($580) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Benito Juárez with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Benito Juárez is $12,488 ($675).
How much is rent in Benito Juárez?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated $3,730 ($202) per month in the city centre and $2,595 ($140) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about $7,784 ($421).
Is Benito Juárez cheaper than Mexico on average?
Yes — Benito Juárez is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Mexico average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Benito Juárez?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at $1,925 ($104) in Benito Juárez. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about $85 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around $25 ($1).
How do transport costs in Benito Juárez compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Benito Juárez is estimated at $311 ($17). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Benito Juárez are estimates based on Mexico national averages adjusted for city size (population 17,618). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.