Guide to the Cost of Living in Mexico 2026
Our detailed guides help you learn about the cost of living in Mexico and create a budget based on your individual situation and lifestyle choices
The Cost of Living in Mexico
Articles and guides to help you calculate day-to-day living costs in Mexico
Articles and guides to help you calculate day-to-day living costs in Mexico
Mexico’s Peso Recovered its Poise During 2025
Mexico's peso made a noticeable recovery throughout 2025, steadily increasing in value and ending the year 16% stronger than its 2024 closing price
The Cost of Utilities and Communications in Mexico
Learn about the costs of utilities in Mexico including electric, gas, water and communication services like landline, mobile, internet, and postal couriers
Directory of Stores, Supermarkets, & Services in Mexico
Discover and connect to major stores, supermarkets, and service providers in Mexico with this regularly updated classified directory
How Much Money Do You Need to Live or Retire in Mexico?
Learn about the difference between the income or savings/investments you need to qualify for residency and the amount of money you need to live in Mexico
The Typical Costs of Running Your Own Car in Mexico
Having and driving your own car in Mexico gives you a lot of transport flexibility. This article describes the costs of owning and running a car in Mexico
How to Calculate Your Cost of Living in Mexico
Your life stage, and how you choose to live and organize yourself in Mexico will determine your living costs. This guide helps you to make the calculations
Detailed Guide to the Cost of Living in Mexico 2026
This free and regularly updated detailed cost of living guide enables you formulate a budget based on your individual lifestyle choices when you live in Mexico
What are Mexico’s UDIs, and what are they used for?
UDIs were introduced as an inflation-protected unit and are still used today for mortgages, bonds, and some financial calculations
Mexico’s Minimum Wage Increases by 13% in 2026
Mexico implements nine consecutive years of double-digit daily minimum wage rises with an increase of 13% for 2026—to $315.04 pesos per work day
2024 Was a Year of Two Halves for the Mexican Peso
Mexico's peso started 2024 in fine spirits, but events during the summer brought pressure to bear on the currency, causing a 19% devaluation by year-end
Mexico’s Minimum Wage Increases by 12% in 2025
Mexico implements eight consecutive years of double-digit daily minimum wage rises with an increase of 12% for 2025—to $278.80 pesos per work day
