In Queretaro, Mexico, a family of four typically needs around $2241 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $941 monthly.
Overall living costs in Queretaro are 6% more expensive than the European benchmark.
Queretaro is 65% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Queretaro is, on average, 83% lower than in New York City.
Queretaro is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by rent & utilities and transport. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.
The primary driver of higher costs in Queretaro is rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall living expenses.
Food costs in Queretaro are 0% higher than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.
Public transport in Queretaro is 19% lower than the European benchmark, offering a cost-effective option for residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 9.18 $ |
| Dinner | 33 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.78 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.52 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.65 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.17 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.41 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.75 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.01 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.12 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.7 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.11 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.3 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.82 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.77 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.06 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.37 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.65 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.67 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.84 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.46 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.92 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.56 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 24.8 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.19 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.4 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 32 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.45 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.29 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.64 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.03 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 42 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 65 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 25.1 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 351 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 619 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 490 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 935 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,206 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 967 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 991 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.39% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.41 $ |
| Haircut | 8.73 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 88.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 44.2 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 32 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,066 $ |