🇲🇽 Mexico & Central America
Mexico City, Mexico
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Gentrification in Roma/Condesa; suburbs dramatically cheaper
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full Mexico City climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 354,185 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 179 Mbps | 130 Mbps | 8 ms | 324,280 |
| Mobile | 56.8 Mbps | 13.9 Mbps | 32 ms | 29,905 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 17.203 MXN, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | $816 | MXN 14,042 |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | $1,984 | — |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | $3,044 | MXN 52,358 |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $1,115 | MXN 19,184 |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $1,168 | MXN 20,094 |
| 1BR outside center | $755 | MXN 12,986 |
| 3BR city center | $2,662 | MXN 45,789 |
| 3BR outside center | $1,352 | MXN 23,250 |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $366 | MXN 6,300 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $195 | MXN 3,360 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $11.63 | MXN 200 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $53.61 | MXN 922 |
| Fast food combo | $10.56 | MXN 182 |
| Beef (per lb) | $6.94 | MXN 119 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $0.79 | MXN 13.59 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $71 | MXN 1,222 |
| Phone plan / mo | $28 | MXN 480 |
| Internet / mo | $36 | MXN 626 |
| Gym membership / mo | $60 | MXN 1,031 |
| Cinema ticket | $6.98 | MXN 120 |
| Preschool / mo | $489 | MXN 8,409 |
| International school / yr | $13,574 | MXN 233,505 |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $22,496 | MXN 386,990 |
Visa, taxes & legal in Mexico
Country-level research that applies to living in Mexico City — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Tourist entry (US passport) | Up to 180 days visa-free (officer's discretion, often less now) |
| Digital nomad visa | No dedicated digital nomad visa — compare all countries → |
| Path to permanent residency | Yes → automatic eligibility after 4 yrs temporary |
| Tax if you become resident | Worldwide (not territorial) system · top rate 35% top — tax breakdown → |
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 6/10 · cross-border collection 5/10 — legal detail → |
Everything about the country in one place: Mexico profile for American nomads →
Location
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo