Cost of living in Aguascalientes

In Aguascalientes, Mexico, a family of four typically needs around $1848 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $826 monthly.

How expensive is Aguascalientes compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Aguascalientes is 7% cheaper overall.

How does Aguascalientes compare to your city?

Aguascalientes is 69% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Aguascalientes is, on average, 86% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Aguascalientes?

Who is Aguascalientes a good fit for?

Aguascalientes tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.

FAQ

Why is Aguascalientes so expensive?

The cost of living is influenced by rent and utilities, which are higher than the European benchmark. This can impact overall affordability.

Is food expensive in Aguascalientes?

No, food is actually 10% lower than the European benchmark, making it more affordable for residents.

Is public transport affordable in Aguascalientes?

Yes, public transport is 23% lower than the European benchmark, offering a cost-effective option for commuting.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
826 $
Without Rent
449 $
Rent & Utilities
376 $
Food
307 $
Transport
68 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
867 $
GDP per Capita
13,926 $
Freedom Index
6.55
Lifespan
75 years
Speak English
13%
Population
934.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 6.92 $
Dinner 30.8 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 6.05 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.04 $
Capuccino 2.9 $
Coke, 330ml 1 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.25 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.04 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.72 $
Eggs, 12 pack 1.96 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 7.9 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.38 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.18 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.12 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 0.94 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 0.84 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.53 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.51 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.22 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.54 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.96 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 9.2 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.33 $
Cigarette pack 3.9 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 0.56 $
Monthly Pass 21.5 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.21 $
Taxi, 8 km 9.01 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 26.2 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 6.59 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 2.86 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 1.67 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.95 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 26 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 40 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 21.5 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 329 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 447 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 331 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 564 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 1,256 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,312 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 867 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 10.97%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 27.2 $
Cinema, 1 seat 4.05 $
Haircut 10.3 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 80.4 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 46.8 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 175 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 3,345 $

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Suriname
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Ecuador
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Peru
Aguascalientes vs Lima (Lima is 19% more expensive) Aguascalientes vs Arequipa (Arequipa is 32% less expensive) Aguascalientes vs Trujillo (Trujillo is 15% less expensive) Aguascalientes vs Chiclayo (Chiclayo is 38% less expensive) Aguascalientes vs Callao (Callao is 6% less expensive) Aguascalientes vs Piura (Piura is 32% less expensive) Aguascalientes vs Cusco (Cusco is 22% less expensive) Aguascalientes vs Chimbote (Chimbote is 40% less expensive) Aguascalientes vs Huancayo (Huancayo is 28% less expensive) Aguascalientes vs Iquitos (Iquitos is 18% less expensive)
Venezuela
Aguascalientes vs Caracas (Caracas is 27% more expensive) Aguascalientes vs Maracaibo (Maracaibo is 15% less expensive) Aguascalientes vs Valencia (Valencia is 5% less expensive) Aguascalientes vs Maracay (Maracay is 12% less expensive) Aguascalientes vs Barquisimeto (Barquisimeto is 13% less expensive) Aguascalientes vs Barinas (Barinas is 3% less expensive) Aguascalientes vs Ciudad Guayana (Ciudad Guayana is 8% more expensive) Aguascalientes vs Catia La Mar (Catia La Mar is 15% more expensive) Aguascalientes vs Ciudad Bolivar (Ciudad Bolivar is 5% more expensive) Aguascalientes vs Santa Teresa del Tuy (Santa Teresa del Tuy is 10% more expensive)
Colombia
Aguascalientes vs Bogota (Bogota is 5% more expensive) Aguascalientes vs Medellin (Medellin is 6% more expensive) Aguascalientes vs Cali (Cali is 11% less expensive) Aguascalientes vs Barranquilla (Barranquilla is 4% less expensive) Aguascalientes vs Cartagena (Cartagena is 9% less expensive) Aguascalientes vs Cucuta (Cucuta is 33% less expensive) Aguascalientes vs Soacha (Soacha is 9% less expensive) Aguascalientes vs Soledad (Soledad is 2% more expensive) Aguascalientes vs Villavicencio (Villavicencio is 42% less expensive) Aguascalientes vs Bucaramanga (Bucaramanga is 22% less expensive)
Brazil
Aguascalientes vs Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo is 23% more expensive) Aguascalientes vs Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro is 16% more expensive) Aguascalientes vs Brasilia (Brasilia is 2% less expensive) Aguascalientes vs Fortaleza (Fortaleza is 13% less expensive) Aguascalientes vs Salvador (Salvador is 10% less expensive) Aguascalientes vs Belo Horizonte (Belo Horizonte is 5% less expensive) Aguascalientes vs Manaus (Manaus is 3% less expensive) Aguascalientes vs Curitiba (Curitiba is 7% less expensive) Aguascalientes vs Recife (Recife is 6% less expensive) Aguascalientes vs Goiania (Goiania is 21% less expensive)
Argentina
Aguascalientes vs Buenos Aires (Buenos Aires is 10% more expensive) Aguascalientes vs Cordoba (Cordoba is 12% more expensive) Aguascalientes vs Rosario (Rosario is 24% less expensive) Aguascalientes vs San Miguel de Tucuman (San Miguel de Tucuman is 16% less expensive) Aguascalientes vs Mar del Plata (Mar del Plata is 9% less expensive) Aguascalientes vs Salta (Salta is 12% less expensive) Aguascalientes vs San Juan (San Juan is 20% less expensive) Aguascalientes vs Lanus (Lanus is 2% less expensive) Aguascalientes vs Santiago del Estero (Santiago del Estero is 53% less expensive) Aguascalientes vs Santa Fe (Santa Fe is 14% less expensive)
Bolivia
Aguascalientes vs Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Santa Cruz de la Sierra is 8% less expensive) Aguascalientes vs La Paz (La Paz is 19% less expensive) Aguascalientes vs El Alto (El Alto is 22% less expensive) Aguascalientes vs Cochabamba (Cochabamba is 35% less expensive) Aguascalientes vs Sucre (Sucre is 20% less expensive) Aguascalientes vs Oruro (Oruro is 27% less expensive) Aguascalientes vs Potosi (Potosi is 40% less expensive) Aguascalientes vs Tarija (Tarija is 24% less expensive) Aguascalientes vs Sacaba (Sacaba is 35% less expensive) Aguascalientes vs Trinidad (Trinidad is 7% less expensive)
Paraguay
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