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Cost of Living in Pueblo Juárez

Pueblo Juárez, Chiapas, Mexico · Population 21,807

▼ -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 Pueblo Juárez

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 Pueblo Juárez 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.

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Nearby Cities

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Pichucalco

23 km away · Chiapas

Teapa

31 km away · Tabasco

Cárdenas

37 km away · Tabasco

Parilla

38 km away · Tabasco

Cunduacán

43 km away · Tabasco

Jalapa

43 km away · Tabasco

Villahermosa

44 km away · Tabasco

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 Pueblo Juárez

Pueblo Juárez 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 Pueblo Juárez 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 Pueblo Juárez expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated $8,256 ($446) per month in Pueblo Juárez 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 Pueblo Juárez?
A net salary of around $10,732 ($580) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Pueblo Juárez with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Pueblo Juárez is $12,488 ($675).
How much is rent in Pueblo Juárez?
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 Pueblo Juárez cheaper than Mexico on average?
Yes — Pueblo Juárez 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 Pueblo Juárez?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at $1,925 ($104) in Pueblo Juárez. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about $85 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around $25 ($1).
How do transport costs in Pueblo Juárez compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Pueblo Juárez is estimated at $311 ($17). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Pueblo Juárez are estimates based on Mexico national averages adjusted for city size (population 21,807). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.