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Cost of Living in El Salto

El Salto, Durango, Mexico · Population 24,241

▼ -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 El Salto

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 El Salto 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 El Salto

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Nearby Cities

Durango

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Concordia

90 km away · Sinaloa

El Rosario

101 km away · Sinaloa

Canatlán

102 km away · Durango

Huajicori

109 km away · Nayarit

Villa Unión

109 km away · Sinaloa

Escuinapa

113 km away · Sinaloa

San Miguel de Papasquiaro

117 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 El Salto

El Salto 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 El Salto 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 El Salto expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated $8,256 ($446) per month in El Salto 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 El Salto?
A net salary of around $10,732 ($580) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in El Salto with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in El Salto is $12,488 ($675).
How much is rent in El Salto?
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 El Salto cheaper than Mexico on average?
Yes — El Salto 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 El Salto?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at $1,925 ($104) in El Salto. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about $85 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around $25 ($1).
How do transport costs in El Salto compare?
A monthly public transport pass in El Salto is estimated at $311 ($17). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for El Salto are estimates based on Mexico national averages adjusted for city size (population 24,241). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.