Cost of Living in Monterrey, Mexico
Mexico · Central America
Monthly budget from $775 — full breakdown for 2026.
Budget
$775
/mo
Standard
$1,520
/mo
Comfort
$3,228
/mo
Monthly cost breakdown
| Housing | Food | Transport | Leisure | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $420 | $210 | $50 | $95 | $775/mo |
| Standard | $830 | $378 | $100 | $212 | $1,520/mo |
| Comfort | $1,880 | $668 | $205 | $475 | $3,228/mo |
Data: World Bank, IMF, OECD. Updated daily.
About this city
Mexico's most cosmopolitan city with mountains, a booming industrial economy, and excellent norteño food
Internet: 52 Mbps
Safety: 3.4/5
Nomad score: 3.8/5