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Cost of Living in Oaxaca

Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico · Population 300,050

▲ +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 Oaxaca

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 Oaxaca 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 Oaxaca

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Nearby Cities

Santa Cruz Amilpas

4 km away · Oaxaca

Santa Lucía del Camino

5 km away · Oaxaca

San Jacinto Amilpas

5 km away · Oaxaca

San Sebastián Tutla

5 km away · Oaxaca

Santa María Atzompa

7 km away · Oaxaca

Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán

7 km away · Oaxaca

San Agustín de las Juntas

9 km away · Oaxaca

Cuilapan de Guerrero

9 km away · Oaxaca

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 Oaxaca

Oaxaca 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 Oaxaca 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 Oaxaca expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated $9,851 ($532) per month in Oaxaca 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 Oaxaca?
A net salary of around $12,806 ($692) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Oaxaca with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Oaxaca is $14,708 ($795).
How much is rent in Oaxaca?
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 Oaxaca cheaper than Mexico on average?
No — Oaxaca is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Mexico average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Oaxaca?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at $2,267 ($123) in Oaxaca. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about $100 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around $30 ($2).
How do transport costs in Oaxaca compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Oaxaca is estimated at $367 ($20). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Oaxaca are estimates based on Mexico national averages adjusted for city size (population 300,050). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.