Living in Mexico City

Mexico City

Skyscrapers, Aztecs and tacos al pastor
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This city can tell tales from the Aztec age and yet, it's totally at ease with the 21st century. Amid towering skyscrapers, you'll find historic city squares and ancient ruins.

Have a stroll through the captivating Chapultepec Park, or feel the excitement in the Zocalo, one of the largest city squares in the world.

Lovers of art and history will love the iconic Frida Kahlo Museum and the National Museum of Anthropology. And of course - some tacos al pastor from the street food stalls.

The Good

  • 🎉 Good nightlife
  • 🤤 Great food options
  • 🍜 Streetfood
  • Coffee
  • 💼 Plenty of places to work
  • ☀️ Fantastic weather
  • 📡 Strong wifi coverage
  • 💸 Very affordable

The Bad

  • 👮 Not the safest
  • 🚘 Traffic
  • 🗑️ Pollution
  • 📡 Unreliable wifi
  • 🤼 Crowded

Living costs

Estimated Monthly Living Cost
Mexico City
Cheapest () Costliest ()
Mexico
10%
more expensive than Mexico median
133rd
Cheapest out of 291 RoamRank places
  • Mexico City is the most expensive place (out of 6) to live in Mexico
  • The average salary in Mexico City is
  • It's about 215% cheaper to live in Mexico City than it is London
  • You can expect to spend around $1,477.22 per month living here

Work

Internet
60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data
PAYG Sim Card
30 Day / Unlimited Data
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Airalo eSim
Global eSims for Instant Connectivity
Buy
Coffee
Regular (8-10oz)
Co-Working Space
Per Month
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Living

Apartment (1 bed)
Median Rent Per Month
Apartment (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Airbnb (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Utilities
Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage Collection Per Month
Water
0.33 liter bottle

Leisure

Meal
Cheap Restaurant
Meal for 2
Mid Range Restaurant
Local Beer
330ml Bottle
Cocktail
Standard Measure
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Bottle of Wine
Mid range
Gym Membership
Per Month
Cigarettes
20 pack
Cinema
Admission Per Person
  • Prices are estimates and should be used as a guide only. We accept no responsibility for inaccuracies in data.
  • Prices adjusted to reflect exchange rates as of 3rd Jun 2026

Safety

OK

Crime rates are moderate, with some areas being safer than others; exercise caution and stay aware of your surroundings.

Internet speed

OK

Download
29.1Mbps
Upload
13.1Mbps
Latency
33.8ms
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Time difference

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When to visit

Current weather
The weather in June is really warm with temperatures around 27°

Average temperatures

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