Cost of living in Durango

Durango, Mexico is Very affordable overall. Monthly costs are about $647 for one person and $1651 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Durango compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Durango is 27% cheaper overall.

How does Durango compare to your city?

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

Rent in Durango is, on average, 92% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Durango?

Who is Durango a good fit for?

Durango 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 Durango so expensive?

Durango's costs are primarily driven by rent and utilities, which can be significant for residents. This factor may impact those on tighter budgets.

Is food expensive in Durango?

No, food is 20% lower than the European benchmark, making it more affordable for residents. This can help balance overall living expenses.

Is public transport affordable in Durango?

Public transport is 26% higher than the European benchmark, which may be a consideration for daily commuters. This could affect overall transportation costs.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
647 $
Without Rent
450 $
Rent & Utilities
197 $
Food
274 $
Transport
111 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
406 $
GDP per Capita
13,926 $
Freedom Index
6.55
Lifespan
75 years
Speak English
13%
Population
655.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 5.68 $
Dinner 21.4 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 8.68 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.29 $
Capuccino 2.85 $
Coke, 330ml 1.07 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.15 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.86 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.02 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.03 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 7.04 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.06 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.8 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.88 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.03 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.15 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 0.93 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.35 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.05 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.6 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.74 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 9.99 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.43 $
Cigarette pack 3.4 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 0.61 $
Monthly Pass 35.1 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.16 $
Taxi, 8 km 22 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 27.2 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 5.2 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 2.67 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 1.51 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.88 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 18 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 28 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 23.9 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 136 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 277 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 234 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 477 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 1,704 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,144 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 406 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 11.23%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 23.5 $
Cinema, 1 seat 3.32 $
Haircut 6.43 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 67 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 43.9 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 102 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 1,843 $

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