4.3% above the Mexico average
Ranked #310 of 538 cities · More expensive than 42.4% of cities worldwide
Compared to Mexico average
Rent Prices
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | MXN 17,792/mo ≈ $1,023 | MXN 12,000/mo ≈ $690 | 33% |
| 3-Bedroom | MXN 30,857/mo ≈ $1,774 | MXN 25,349/mo ≈ $1,457 | 33% |
Monterrey has a composite cost index of 39.4 from 3 independent data sources.
Based on 50 country PLI x 1.1 city factor
Monterrey is average by global standards (ranked #310 of 538 cities). It is 4.3% more expensive than the Mexico average, based on 7 cities.
Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Groceries offers the best value, while Restaurants is the priciest.
Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.
Workers in Mexico earning MXN 1,005,324 gross take home MXN 62,368/month after tax (25.6% effective rate). See full Mexico tax calculator →
Similar Cities
Compare cost of living with your current city, or calculate your net salary after tax.
Relocation Toolkit
Trusted services for your move
Health insurance for living abroad
Nomad Insurance by SafetyWing — medical cover designed for people working and living outside their home country. Flexible monthly subscription, cancel any time.
Get covered with SafetyWing
Secure your connection in your new city
NordVPN keeps your data safe on public Wi-Fi, lets you access content from home, and is a must-have for remote workers abroad.
Get NordVPN
We may earn a commission if you sign up — at no extra cost to you.