15.3% below the Mexico average
Ranked #396 of 577 cities · More expensive than 31.4% of cities worldwide
Compared to Mexico average · See Mexico ranking →
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | MXN 11,518/mo ≈ $636 | MXN 6,461/mo ≈ $357 | 44% |
| 3-Bedroom | MXN 16,021/mo ≈ $884 | MXN 12,103/mo ≈ $668 | 25% |
Puebla has a cost of living index of 27.6 (New York = 100, rent included), from a single data source.
ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.
Puebla is affordable by global standards (ranked #396 of 577 cities). It is 15.3% cheaper than the Mexico average, based on 11 cities.
Groceries are affordable and dining out is affordable. The best value is rent and the priciest is groceries.
Local purchasing power is limited: residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.
Workers in Mexico earning MXN 1,025,550 gross take home MXN 63,759/month after tax (25.4% effective rate). See full Mexico tax calculator →
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