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Cost of Living in Ciudad Obregón

Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, Mexico · Population 329,404

▲ +0% vs Mexico average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)$9,851 ($532)
Couple, monthly$17,647 ($954)
Family of four, monthly$22,979 ($1,242)

Estimated Prices in Ciudad Obregón

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$100 ($5.41)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$400 ($21.62)per meal
Cappuccino$30.00 ($1.62)each
Monthly groceries (single person)$2,267 ($123)per month
Monthly public transport pass$367 ($19.82)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$967 ($52.26)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$280 ($15.14)per month
Fitness club membership$280 ($15.14)per month
Cinema ticket$73.34 ($3.96)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$4,576 ($247)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$3,184 ($172)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$9,551 ($516)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Ciudad Obregón is $14,708 ($795) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of $9,851 ($532) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly $12,806 ($692) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre ($3,184 ($172)) represents about 32% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Ciudad Obregón

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Navojoa

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71 km away · Sonora

Etchojoa

71 km away · Sonora

Huatabampo

79 km away · Sonora

Guaymas

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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 Obregón

Ciudad Obregón is one of the key cities in Mexico. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is $9,851 ($532), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around $3,184 ($172) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to $22,979 ($1,242) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately $17,647 ($954) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Ciudad Obregón is $14,708 ($795). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least $12,806 ($692) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ciudad Obregón expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated $9,851 ($532) per month in Ciudad Obregón including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for Mexico.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Ciudad Obregón?
A net salary of around $12,806 ($692) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Ciudad Obregón with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Ciudad Obregón is $14,708 ($795).
How much is rent in Ciudad Obregón?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated $4,576 ($247) per month in the city centre and $3,184 ($172) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about $9,551 ($516).
Is Ciudad Obregón cheaper than Mexico on average?
No — Ciudad Obregón is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Mexico average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Ciudad Obregón?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at $2,267 ($123) in Ciudad Obregón. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about $100 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around $30 ($2).
How do transport costs in Ciudad Obregón compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Ciudad Obregón is estimated at $367 ($20). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Ciudad Obregón are estimates based on Mexico national averages adjusted for city size (population 329,404). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.