Cost of living in Leon

In Leon, Mexico, a single person typically needs around $719 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $1714 monthly.

How expensive is Leon compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Leon is 19% cheaper overall.

How does Leon compare to your city?

Leon is 68% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Leon is, on average, 90% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Leon?

Who is Leon a good fit for?

Leon 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 Leon so expensive?

The primary driver of costs in Leon is rent and utilities, which can strain budgets. This makes it less accessible for those on tighter financial plans.

Is food expensive in Leon?

Food prices in Leon are 13% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable. Residents can enjoy a variety of options without overspending.

Is public transport affordable in Leon?

Public transport in Leon is 5% lower than the European benchmark, providing a cost-effective way to navigate the city. This makes it a practical choice for many residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
719 $
Without Rent
453 $
Rent & Utilities
266 $
Food
296 $
Transport
84 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
625 $
GDP per Capita
13,926 $
Freedom Index
6.55
Lifespan
75 years
Speak English
13%
Population
1.6M

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 9.16 $
Dinner 14 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 6.05 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.3 $
Capuccino 4.11 $
Coke, 330ml 1.48 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.25 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 0.97 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 0.97 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.55 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.48 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 11.1 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.24 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 0.79 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 0.62 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.29 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.46 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.18 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.61 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.59 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 9.95 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.43 $
Cigarette pack 3.58 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 0.66 $
Monthly Pass 33.9 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.19 $
Taxi, 8 km 6.94 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 28.7 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 5.63 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 3.16 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 1.82 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.21 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 18 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 27 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 20.9 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 186 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 297 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 394 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 633 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 408 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 508 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 625 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 11.68%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 31.3 $
Cinema, 1 seat 4.5 $
Haircut 10.3 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 65.8 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 45 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 202 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 2,742 $

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Leon vs Montevideo (Montevideo is 85% more expensive) Leon vs Salto (Salto is 37% more expensive) Leon vs Ciudad de la Costa (Ciudad de la Costa is 63% more expensive) Leon vs Rivera (Rivera is 5% more expensive) Leon vs Maldonado (Maldonado is 35% more expensive) Leon vs Paysandu (Paysandu is 7% more expensive) Leon vs Tacuarembo (Tacuarembo is 16% more expensive) Leon vs Melo (Melo is 1% more expensive) Leon vs Mercedes (Mercedes is 43% more expensive) Leon vs Artigas (Artigas is 23% more expensive)
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Leon vs Chaguanas (Chaguanas is 49% more expensive) Leon vs Port of Spain (Port of Spain is 62% more expensive) Leon vs San Fernando (San Fernando is 34% more expensive) Leon vs Scarborough (Scarborough is 53% more expensive) Leon vs San Juan (San Juan is 62% more expensive)
Chile
Leon vs Santiago (Santiago is 67% more expensive) Leon vs Puente Alto (Puente Alto is 33% more expensive) Leon vs Antofagasta (Antofagasta is 47% more expensive) Leon vs Vina del Mar (Vina del Mar is 30% more expensive) Leon vs San Bernardo (San Bernardo is 19% more expensive) Leon vs Valparaiso (Valparaiso is 33% more expensive) Leon vs Temuco (Temuco is 22% more expensive) Leon vs Rancagua (Rancagua is 17% more expensive) Leon vs Concepcion (Concepcion is 28% more expensive) Leon vs Talca (Talca is 18% more expensive)
Guyana
Leon vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 37% more expensive) Leon vs Linden (Linden is 41% more expensive) Leon vs New Amsterdam (New Amsterdam is 41% more expensive)
Mexico
Leon vs Mexico City (Mexico City is 66% more expensive) Leon vs Tijuana (Tijuana is 46% more expensive) Leon vs Ecatepec de Morelos (Ecatepec de Morelos is 2% more expensive) Leon vs Leon (Leon has similar costs) Leon vs Zapopan (Zapopan is 41% more expensive) Leon vs Guadalajara (Guadalajara is 37% more expensive) Leon vs Puebla (Puebla is 31% more expensive) Leon vs Ciudad Juarez (Ciudad Juarez is 35% more expensive) Leon vs Monterrey (Monterrey is 75% more expensive) Leon vs Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl (Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl is 1% more expensive)
Suriname
Leon vs Paramaribo (Paramaribo is 21% more expensive) Leon vs Nieuw Nickerie (Nieuw Nickerie is 17% more expensive)
Ecuador
Leon vs Guayaquil (Guayaquil is 27% more expensive) Leon vs Quito (Quito is 25% more expensive) Leon vs Cuenca (Cuenca is 7% more expensive) Leon vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 18% less expensive) Leon vs Duran (Duran is 12% more expensive) Leon vs Machala (Machala is 17% less expensive) Leon vs Manta (Manta is 21% more expensive) Leon vs Portoviejo (Portoviejo is 6% more expensive) Leon vs Loja (Loja is 14% less expensive) Leon vs Quevedo (Quevedo is 9% less expensive)
Peru
Leon vs Lima (Lima is 37% more expensive) Leon vs Arequipa (Arequipa is 22% less expensive) Leon vs Trujillo (Trujillo is 3% less expensive) Leon vs Chiclayo (Chiclayo is 28% less expensive) Leon vs Callao (Callao is 8% more expensive) Leon vs Piura (Piura is 22% less expensive) Leon vs Cusco (Cusco is 11% less expensive) Leon vs Chimbote (Chimbote is 31% less expensive) Leon vs Huancayo (Huancayo is 18% less expensive) Leon vs Iquitos (Iquitos is 6% less expensive)
Venezuela
Leon vs Caracas (Caracas is 45% more expensive) Leon vs Maracaibo (Maracaibo is 2% less expensive) Leon vs Valencia (Valencia is 9% more expensive) Leon vs Maracay (Maracay is 1% more expensive) Leon vs Barquisimeto (Barquisimeto is 1% less expensive) Leon vs Barinas (Barinas is 11% more expensive) Leon vs Ciudad Guayana (Ciudad Guayana is 24% more expensive) Leon vs Catia La Mar (Catia La Mar is 32% more expensive) Leon vs Ciudad Bolivar (Ciudad Bolivar is 21% more expensive) Leon vs Santa Teresa del Tuy (Santa Teresa del Tuy is 27% more expensive)
Colombia
Leon vs Bogota (Bogota is 21% more expensive) Leon vs Medellin (Medellin is 21% more expensive) Leon vs Cali (Cali is 2% more expensive) Leon vs Barranquilla (Barranquilla is 10% more expensive) Leon vs Cartagena (Cartagena is 4% more expensive) Leon vs Cucuta (Cucuta is 23% less expensive) Leon vs Soacha (Soacha is 4% more expensive) Leon vs Soledad (Soledad is 17% more expensive) Leon vs Villavicencio (Villavicencio is 34% less expensive) Leon vs Bucaramanga (Bucaramanga is 11% less expensive)
Brazil
Leon vs Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo is 41% more expensive) Leon vs Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro is 33% more expensive) Leon vs Brasilia (Brasilia is 12% more expensive) Leon vs Fortaleza (Fortaleza is 0% less expensive) Leon vs Salvador (Salvador is 3% more expensive) Leon vs Belo Horizonte (Belo Horizonte is 9% more expensive) Leon vs Manaus (Manaus is 11% more expensive) Leon vs Curitiba (Curitiba is 7% more expensive) Leon vs Recife (Recife is 8% more expensive) Leon vs Goiania (Goiania is 9% less expensive)
Argentina
Leon vs Buenos Aires (Buenos Aires is 26% more expensive) Leon vs Cordoba (Cordoba is 29% more expensive) Leon vs Rosario (Rosario is 12% less expensive) Leon vs San Miguel de Tucuman (San Miguel de Tucuman is 3% less expensive) Leon vs Mar del Plata (Mar del Plata is 4% more expensive) Leon vs Salta (Salta is 1% more expensive) Leon vs San Juan (San Juan is 8% less expensive) Leon vs Lanus (Lanus is 12% more expensive) Leon vs Santiago del Estero (Santiago del Estero is 46% less expensive) Leon vs Santa Fe (Santa Fe is 1% less expensive)
Bolivia
Leon vs Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Santa Cruz de la Sierra is 6% more expensive) Leon vs La Paz (La Paz is 6% less expensive) Leon vs El Alto (El Alto is 11% less expensive) Leon vs Cochabamba (Cochabamba is 25% less expensive) Leon vs Sucre (Sucre is 8% less expensive) Leon vs Oruro (Oruro is 16% less expensive) Leon vs Potosi (Potosi is 31% less expensive) Leon vs Tarija (Tarija is 13% less expensive) Leon vs Sacaba (Sacaba is 26% less expensive) Leon vs Trinidad (Trinidad is 7% more expensive)
Paraguay
Leon vs Asuncion (Asuncion is 7% less expensive) Leon vs Ciudad del Este (Ciudad del Este is 26% less expensive) Leon vs Luque (Luque is 16% less expensive) Leon vs San Lorenzo (San Lorenzo is 14% less expensive) Leon vs Pedro Juan Caballero (Pedro Juan Caballero is 27% less expensive) Leon vs Caaguazu (Caaguazu is 43% less expensive) Leon vs Encarnacion (Encarnacion is 28% less expensive) Leon vs Coronel Oviedo (Coronel Oviedo is 26% less expensive) Leon vs Concepcion (Concepcion is 25% less expensive)