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Cost of Living in La Piedad

La Piedad, Michoacán, Mexico · Population 83,323

▼ -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 La Piedad

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 La Piedad 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.

Compare La Piedad

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Nearby Cities

Degollado

18 km away · Jalisco

Pénjamo

24 km away · Guanajuato

Tanhuato de Guerrero

33 km away · Michoacán

Jesús María

35 km away · Jalisco

Ixtlán de los Hervores

43 km away · Michoacán

Ciudad Manuel Doblado

44 km away · Guanajuato

Vista Hermosa de Negrete

47 km away · Michoacán

Cuerámaro

48 km away · Guanajuato

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 La Piedad

La Piedad 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 La Piedad 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 La Piedad expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated $9,250 ($500) per month in La Piedad 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 La Piedad?
A net salary of around $12,025 ($650) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in La Piedad with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in La Piedad is $13,875 ($750).
How much is rent in La Piedad?
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 La Piedad cheaper than Mexico on average?
Yes — La Piedad 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 La Piedad?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at $2,139 ($116) in La Piedad. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about $94 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around $28 ($2).
How do transport costs in La Piedad compare?
A monthly public transport pass in La Piedad is estimated at $346 ($19). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for La Piedad are estimates based on Mexico national averages adjusted for city size (population 83,323). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.