General Information

Mexico City is the capital and largest city of Mexico, as well as the most populous city in North America. It is one of the most important cultural and financial centers in the world, and is classified as an Alpha world city according to the Globalization and World Cities Research Network (GaWC) 2024 ranking. Mexico City is located in the Valley of Mexico within the high Mexican central plateau, at an altitude of 2,240 meters (7,350 ft). The city has 16 boroughs or demarcaciones territoriales, which are in turn divided into neighborhoods or colonias.

• Population: 9,209,944
• Area: 1,485 km²
• Coordinates: Latitude: 19.43333333, Longitude: -99.13333333

Living Expenses

• Rent 1 Bedroom (City Center): MXN 12,000 - 20,000
• Rent 1 Bedroom (Outside Center): MXN 7,000 - 12,000
• Rent 3 Bedroom Apartment (City Center): MXN 25,000 - 45,000
• Rent 3 Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center): MXN 15,000 - 30,000
• Monthly Groceries Per Person: MXN 3,000 - 5,000
• Dining Out (Cheap Meal): MXN 120 - 200
• Dining Out (Mid-range 3-course meal): MXN 400 - 800
• Utilities (Electricity, Water, Gas, Garbage): MXN 1,200 - 2,500 per month
• Internet: MXN 400 - 800 per month
• Fitness Club / Gym: MXN 500 - 1,200 per month
• Childcare / Preschool: MXN 5,000 - 10,000 per month
• Public Transport Monthly Pass: MXN 500
• Car Fuel (1 liter): MXN 23 - 25

Transportation

• Public Transport Monthly Pass: MXN 500
• Single Ticket: MXN 5 - 10
• Bike Friendly: Moderate, some bike lanes
• Taxi Start Price: MXN 25

Salaries

• Average Monthly Salary (Net): MXN 15,000 - 30,000
• IT Professionals (Junior): MXN 18,000 - 25,000
• IT Professionals (Senior): MXN 35,000 - 50,000
• Engineering (Entry Level): MXN 15,000 - 25,000
• Engineering (Experienced): MXN 30,000 - 45,000
• Teaching (Public School): MXN 12,000 - 20,000
• Teaching (University / Experienced): MXN 25,000 - 40,000
• Healthcare (Nurses): MXN 12,000 - 25,000
• Healthcare (Doctors / Specialists): MXN 35,000 - 60,000
• Finance / Banking (Analyst / Entry): MXN 20,000 - 35,000
• Finance / Banking (Manager / Specialist): MXN 50,000 - 80,000

Average Monthly Cost for a Family of 4

• Rent 3 Bedroom Apartment (City Center): MXN 25,000 - 45,000
• Groceries (Family of 4): MXN 12,000 - 18,000
• Utilities (Electricity, Water, Gas, Garbage): MXN 2,500 - 3,500
• Internet: MXN 400 - 800
• Transportation (Monthly Pass for 4): MXN 2,000
• Dining Out: MXN 2,000 - 4,000
• Childcare / Preschool (2 children): MXN 10,000 - 20,000
• Fitness Club / Gym: MXN 500 - 1,200
• Miscellaneous / Entertainment: MXN 3,000 - 5,000

Tourist Attractions

• Zócalo
• Chapultepec Park
• Palacio de Bellas Artes
• Frida Kahlo Museum
• Templo Mayor

Events

• Day of the Dead (November 1-2)
• Independence Day (September 16)
• Mexico City International Film Festival (April)