Cost of living in Ensenada

In Ensenada, Mexico, a family of four typically needs around $2073 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $912 monthly.

How expensive is Ensenada compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Ensenada is 3% more expensive overall.

How does Ensenada compare to your city?

Ensenada is 67% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Ensenada is, on average, 83% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Ensenada?

Who is Ensenada a good fit for?

Ensenada 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 Ensenada so expensive?

The primary driver of expenses in Ensenada is rent and utilities, which significantly impact the overall cost of living.

Is food expensive in Ensenada?

Food costs in Ensenada are 13% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.

Is public transport affordable in Ensenada?

Public transport is 16% higher than the European benchmark, which may be a consideration for budget-conscious residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
912 $
Without Rent
470 $
Rent & Utilities
442 $
Food
296 $
Transport
102 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
586 $
GDP per Capita
13,926 $
Freedom Index
6.55
Lifespan
75 years
Speak English
13%
Population
557.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 8.33 $
Dinner 26.2 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 7 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.77 $
Capuccino 2.9 $
Coke, 330ml 1.06 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.43 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.96 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.51 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.61 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 7.23 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.02 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.93 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.94 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.23 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.41 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.4 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.61 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.33 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.51 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.99 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 12.5 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.28 $
Cigarette pack 3.42 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 0.76 $
Monthly Pass 29 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.17 $
Taxi, 8 km 22.4 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 27.9 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 3.75 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 2.71 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 1.42 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.55 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 34 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 52 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 24.6 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 354 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 601 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 502 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 844 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 718 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 509 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 586 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 11.51%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 60 $
Cinema, 1 seat 4.07 $
Haircut 5.56 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 70 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 36.5 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 188 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 2,660 $

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Peru
Ensenada vs Lima (Lima is 8% more expensive) Ensenada vs Arequipa (Arequipa is 39% less expensive) Ensenada vs Trujillo (Trujillo is 23% less expensive) Ensenada vs Chiclayo (Chiclayo is 44% less expensive) Ensenada vs Callao (Callao is 15% less expensive) Ensenada vs Piura (Piura is 38% less expensive) Ensenada vs Cusco (Cusco is 29% less expensive) Ensenada vs Chimbote (Chimbote is 46% less expensive) Ensenada vs Huancayo (Huancayo is 35% less expensive) Ensenada vs Iquitos (Iquitos is 26% less expensive)
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Ensenada vs Caracas (Caracas is 15% more expensive) Ensenada vs Maracaibo (Maracaibo is 23% less expensive) Ensenada vs Valencia (Valencia is 14% less expensive) Ensenada vs Maracay (Maracay is 20% less expensive) Ensenada vs Barquisimeto (Barquisimeto is 22% less expensive) Ensenada vs Barinas (Barinas is 12% less expensive) Ensenada vs Ciudad Guayana (Ciudad Guayana is 2% less expensive) Ensenada vs Catia La Mar (Catia La Mar is 4% more expensive) Ensenada vs Ciudad Bolivar (Ciudad Bolivar is 5% less expensive) Ensenada vs Santa Teresa del Tuy (Santa Teresa del Tuy is 0% less expensive)
Colombia
Ensenada vs Bogota (Bogota is 5% less expensive) Ensenada vs Medellin (Medellin is 4% less expensive) Ensenada vs Cali (Cali is 20% less expensive) Ensenada vs Barranquilla (Barranquilla is 13% less expensive) Ensenada vs Cartagena (Cartagena is 18% less expensive) Ensenada vs Cucuta (Cucuta is 39% less expensive) Ensenada vs Soacha (Soacha is 18% less expensive) Ensenada vs Soledad (Soledad is 8% less expensive) Ensenada vs Villavicencio (Villavicencio is 48% less expensive) Ensenada vs Bucaramanga (Bucaramanga is 30% less expensive)
Brazil
Ensenada vs Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo is 11% more expensive) Ensenada vs Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro is 5% more expensive) Ensenada vs Brasilia (Brasilia is 12% less expensive) Ensenada vs Fortaleza (Fortaleza is 21% less expensive) Ensenada vs Salvador (Salvador is 19% less expensive) Ensenada vs Belo Horizonte (Belo Horizonte is 14% less expensive) Ensenada vs Manaus (Manaus is 13% less expensive) Ensenada vs Curitiba (Curitiba is 16% less expensive) Ensenada vs Recife (Recife is 15% less expensive) Ensenada vs Goiania (Goiania is 28% less expensive)
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Ensenada vs Buenos Aires (Buenos Aires is 0% less expensive) Ensenada vs Cordoba (Cordoba is 2% more expensive) Ensenada vs Rosario (Rosario is 31% less expensive) Ensenada vs San Miguel de Tucuman (San Miguel de Tucuman is 24% less expensive) Ensenada vs Mar del Plata (Mar del Plata is 18% less expensive) Ensenada vs Salta (Salta is 20% less expensive) Ensenada vs San Juan (San Juan is 28% less expensive) Ensenada vs Lanus (Lanus is 11% less expensive) Ensenada vs Santiago del Estero (Santiago del Estero is 57% less expensive) Ensenada vs Santa Fe (Santa Fe is 22% less expensive)
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Ensenada vs Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Santa Cruz de la Sierra is 16% less expensive) Ensenada vs La Paz (La Paz is 26% less expensive) Ensenada vs El Alto (El Alto is 30% less expensive) Ensenada vs Cochabamba (Cochabamba is 41% less expensive) Ensenada vs Sucre (Sucre is 28% less expensive) Ensenada vs Oruro (Oruro is 34% less expensive) Ensenada vs Potosi (Potosi is 45% less expensive) Ensenada vs Tarija (Tarija is 31% less expensive) Ensenada vs Sacaba (Sacaba is 41% less expensive) Ensenada vs Trinidad (Trinidad is 15% less expensive)
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