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Cost of Living in Ciudad Lerdo

Ciudad Lerdo, Durango, Mexico · Population 163,313

▼ -6% vs Mexico average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)$9,250 ($500)
Couple, monthly$16,558 ($895)
Family of four, monthly$21,548 ($1,165)

Estimated Prices in Ciudad Lerdo

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$94.35 ($5.10)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$377 ($20.40)per meal
Cappuccino$28.31 ($1.53)each
Monthly groceries (single person)$2,139 ($116)per month
Monthly public transport pass$346 ($18.70)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$912 ($49.30)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$264 ($14.28)per month
Fitness club membership$264 ($14.28)per month
Cinema ticket$69.19 ($3.74)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$4,255 ($230)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$2,960 ($160)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$8,880 ($480)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Ciudad Lerdo is $13,875 ($750) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of $9,250 ($500) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly $12,025 ($650) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre ($2,960 ($160)) represents about 32% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

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5 km away · Durango

Torreón

11 km away · Coahuila

Matamoros

30 km away · Coahuila

Francisco I. Madero

37 km away · Coahuila

San Pedro

60 km away · Coahuila

Pedro Celestino Negrete

60 km away · Durango

Cuencamé de Ceniceros

76 km away · Durango

Tlahualilo de Zaragoza

80 km away · Durango

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 Ciudad Lerdo

Ciudad Lerdo is one of the key cities in Mexico. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is $9,250 ($500), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around $2,960 ($160) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to $21,548 ($1,165) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately $16,558 ($895) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Ciudad Lerdo is $13,875 ($750). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least $12,025 ($650) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ciudad Lerdo expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated $9,250 ($500) per month in Ciudad Lerdo including rent outside the city centre. That is 6% less than the national average for Mexico.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Ciudad Lerdo?
A net salary of around $12,025 ($650) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Ciudad Lerdo with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Ciudad Lerdo is $13,875 ($750).
How much is rent in Ciudad Lerdo?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated $4,255 ($230) per month in the city centre and $2,960 ($160) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about $8,880 ($480).
Is Ciudad Lerdo cheaper than Mexico on average?
Yes — Ciudad Lerdo is estimated to be about 6% cheaper than the Mexico average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Ciudad Lerdo?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at $2,139 ($116) in Ciudad Lerdo. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about $94 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around $28 ($2).
How do transport costs in Ciudad Lerdo compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Ciudad Lerdo is estimated at $346 ($19). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Ciudad Lerdo are estimates based on Mexico national averages adjusted for city size (population 163,313). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.