Cost of living in Veracruz

In Veracruz, Mexico, living costs about $741 per month for one person and $1795 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Veracruz compared to other cities?

Veracruz is 16% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Veracruz compare to your city?

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

Rent in Veracruz is, on average, 89% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Veracruz?

Who is Veracruz a good fit for?

Veracruz is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.

FAQ

Why is Veracruz so expensive?

The main driver of costs in Veracruz is rent and utilities, which can significantly impact overall living expenses.

Is food expensive in Veracruz?

Food costs in Veracruz are 15% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.

Is public transport affordable in Veracruz?

Public transport is 9% lower than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall affordability of living in the city.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
741 $
Without Rent
443 $
Rent & Utilities
298 $
Food
292 $
Transport
80 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
809 $
GDP per Capita
13,926 $
Freedom Index
6.55
Lifespan
75 years
Speak English
13%
Population
428.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 6.96 $
Dinner 27 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 7.71 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.66 $
Capuccino 3.28 $
Coke, 330ml 1.14 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.39 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.87 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.37 $
Eggs, 12 pack 1.82 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.29 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.75 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.25 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.27 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.21 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.25 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.37 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.74 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.4 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.51 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.81 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 9.35 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.14 $
Cigarette pack 3.62 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 0.51 $
Monthly Pass 39.2 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.17 $
Taxi, 8 km 16.1 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 25.2 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 4.02 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 3.08 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 1.3 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.39 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 41 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 64 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 24.5 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 208 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 354 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 330 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 599 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 811 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 45 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 809 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 11.32%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 27 $
Cinema, 1 seat 3.87 $
Haircut 6.37 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 82.1 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 45.1 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 217 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 4,351 $

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Ecuador
Veracruz vs Guayaquil (Guayaquil is 23% more expensive) Veracruz vs Quito (Quito is 22% more expensive) Veracruz vs Cuenca (Cuenca is 4% more expensive) Veracruz vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 20% less expensive) Veracruz vs Duran (Duran is 9% more expensive) Veracruz vs Machala (Machala is 20% less expensive) Veracruz vs Manta (Manta is 17% more expensive) Veracruz vs Portoviejo (Portoviejo is 3% more expensive) Veracruz vs Loja (Loja is 17% less expensive) Veracruz vs Quevedo (Quevedo is 12% less expensive)
Peru
Veracruz vs Lima (Lima is 33% more expensive) Veracruz vs Arequipa (Arequipa is 24% less expensive) Veracruz vs Trujillo (Trujillo is 6% less expensive) Veracruz vs Chiclayo (Chiclayo is 30% less expensive) Veracruz vs Callao (Callao is 5% more expensive) Veracruz vs Piura (Piura is 24% less expensive) Veracruz vs Cusco (Cusco is 13% less expensive) Veracruz vs Chimbote (Chimbote is 33% less expensive) Veracruz vs Huancayo (Huancayo is 20% less expensive) Veracruz vs Iquitos (Iquitos is 8% less expensive)
Venezuela
Veracruz vs Caracas (Caracas is 41% more expensive) Veracruz vs Maracaibo (Maracaibo is 5% less expensive) Veracruz vs Valencia (Valencia is 6% more expensive) Veracruz vs Maracay (Maracay is 2% less expensive) Veracruz vs Barquisimeto (Barquisimeto is 4% less expensive) Veracruz vs Barinas (Barinas is 8% more expensive) Veracruz vs Ciudad Guayana (Ciudad Guayana is 20% more expensive) Veracruz vs Catia La Mar (Catia La Mar is 28% more expensive) Veracruz vs Ciudad Bolivar (Ciudad Bolivar is 17% more expensive) Veracruz vs Santa Teresa del Tuy (Santa Teresa del Tuy is 23% more expensive)
Colombia
Veracruz vs Bogota (Bogota is 17% more expensive) Veracruz vs Medellin (Medellin is 18% more expensive) Veracruz vs Cali (Cali is 1% less expensive) Veracruz vs Barranquilla (Barranquilla is 6% more expensive) Veracruz vs Cartagena (Cartagena is 1% more expensive) Veracruz vs Cucuta (Cucuta is 26% less expensive) Veracruz vs Soacha (Soacha is 1% more expensive) Veracruz vs Soledad (Soledad is 13% more expensive) Veracruz vs Villavicencio (Villavicencio is 36% less expensive) Veracruz vs Bucaramanga (Bucaramanga is 13% less expensive)
Brazil
Veracruz vs Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo is 37% more expensive) Veracruz vs Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro is 29% more expensive) Veracruz vs Brasilia (Brasilia is 9% more expensive) Veracruz vs Fortaleza (Fortaleza is 3% less expensive) Veracruz vs Salvador (Salvador has similar costs) Veracruz vs Belo Horizonte (Belo Horizonte is 6% more expensive) Veracruz vs Manaus (Manaus is 8% more expensive) Veracruz vs Curitiba (Curitiba is 3% more expensive) Veracruz vs Recife (Recife is 5% more expensive) Veracruz vs Goiania (Goiania is 11% less expensive)
Argentina
Veracruz vs Buenos Aires (Buenos Aires is 23% more expensive) Veracruz vs Cordoba (Cordoba is 25% more expensive) Veracruz vs Rosario (Rosario is 15% less expensive) Veracruz vs San Miguel de Tucuman (San Miguel de Tucuman is 6% less expensive) Veracruz vs Mar del Plata (Mar del Plata is 1% more expensive) Veracruz vs Salta (Salta is 2% less expensive) Veracruz vs San Juan (San Juan is 11% less expensive) Veracruz vs Lanus (Lanus is 9% more expensive) Veracruz vs Santiago del Estero (Santiago del Estero is 48% less expensive) Veracruz vs Santa Fe (Santa Fe is 4% less expensive)
Bolivia
Veracruz vs Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Santa Cruz de la Sierra is 3% more expensive) Veracruz vs La Paz (La Paz is 9% less expensive) Veracruz vs El Alto (El Alto is 13% less expensive) Veracruz vs Cochabamba (Cochabamba is 28% less expensive) Veracruz vs Sucre (Sucre is 11% less expensive) Veracruz vs Oruro (Oruro is 19% less expensive) Veracruz vs Potosi (Potosi is 33% less expensive) Veracruz vs Tarija (Tarija is 15% less expensive) Veracruz vs Sacaba (Sacaba is 28% less expensive) Veracruz vs Trinidad (Trinidad is 4% more expensive)
Paraguay
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