Mexico · Nomad score 78
Cost of living in 🇲🇽 Mexico City
Great food, US time zones, and rents rising quickly in Roma and Condesa. A single person needs about €1,284 per month, rent included.
| Rent, 1BR city centre | €850 |
| Groceries per month | €260 |
| Public transport pass | €25 |
| Utilities | €60 |
| Meal out | €8 |
| Internet, 100mbps | €25 |
| Coworking desk | €160 |
| Median tech salary | €1,900 |
Rent by neighborhood in Mexico City
Typical monthly rent for a one-bedroom flat across Mexico City's main areas, benchmarked against the city average of €850. Every row shows where its figure comes from.
4 of 4 areas
| Compare | Area | Rent, 1BR | Rent / m² | Vs city average | Source | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polanco | €1,275 | €24 · 53 m² | +50% | Editorial estimate | Most expensive district | |
| Condesa / Roma | €1,105 | €20 · 56 m² | +30% | Community reports | Nomad centre of gravity | |
| Coyoacán | €850 | €14 · 60 m² | average | Community reports | Historic and residential | |
| Narvarte | €680 | €11 · 63 m² | -20% | Community reports | Central value |
- Editorial estimate — Analyst estimate: the official register is too thin at this price extreme.
- Community reports — Median of verified renter submissions for this area.
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