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Cost of Living in Lagos de Moreno

Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco, Mexico · Population 172,402

▼ -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 Lagos de Moreno

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 Lagos de Moreno 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 Lagos de Moreno

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Nearby Cities

Unión de San Antonio

26 km away · Jalisco

Encarnación de Díaz

35 km away · Jalisco

León de los Aldama

37 km away · Guanajuato

San Francisco del Rincón

39 km away · Guanajuato

San Juan de los Lagos

42 km away · Jalisco

San Julián

46 km away · Jalisco

Purísima de Bustos

47 km away · Guanajuato

Ocampo

57 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 Lagos de Moreno

Lagos de Moreno 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 Lagos de Moreno 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 Lagos de Moreno expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated $9,250 ($500) per month in Lagos de Moreno 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 Lagos de Moreno?
A net salary of around $12,025 ($650) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Lagos de Moreno with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Lagos de Moreno is $13,875 ($750).
How much is rent in Lagos de Moreno?
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 Lagos de Moreno cheaper than Mexico on average?
Yes — Lagos de Moreno 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 Lagos de Moreno?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at $2,139 ($116) in Lagos de Moreno. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about $94 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around $28 ($2).
How do transport costs in Lagos de Moreno compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Lagos de Moreno is estimated at $346 ($19). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Lagos de Moreno are estimates based on Mexico national averages adjusted for city size (population 172,402). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.