Mexico City
Mexico City is a sprawling megalopolis of 21 million people that pulses with art, history, and some of the best food on the planet. Its distinct neighbourhoods each feel like different cities, and its altitude of 2,240m keeps temperatures pleasantly mild year-round.
Planning a move to Mexico City? Rent from $800/mo, about $1,450/mo all-in for one person. Local salaries average around $1,300/mo, safety scores 58/100, internet 70/100 — see if it fits your income and passport on Jonzy.
Best for: Startup founders, Culture seekers, Foodies.
- Rent from $800/mo, about $1,450/mo all-in for one person.
- Safety 58/100 · Internet 70/100 · excellent year-round weather.
- Visa: Moderate process, about 6 weeks (retirement option: Mexico Temporary Resident Visa).
- Local salaries average around $1,300/mo, with a large, well-established expat community.
Cost of living in Mexico City
| Rent (1-bed, typical) | $800/mo |
|---|---|
| Food & groceries | $280/mo |
| Transport | $70/mo |
| Healthcare | $100/mo |
| Utilities | $70/mo |
| Other essentials | $130/mo |
| Total (all-in) | $1,450/mo |
How Mexico City stacks up
- Rent eats about 55% of a one-person monthly budget in Mexico City — a rent-heavy split, so location choice moves your total the most.
- At ~$1,450/mo all-in, Mexico City sits right around the median cost of the 356 cities in the Jonzy catalog.
- A local salary (~$1,300/mo) covers roughly 90% of one person's costs — most movers here rely on foreign or remote income.
- Its strongest catalog score is climate (82/100); the weakest is safety (58/100).
Is Mexico City right for you?
Highlights
- Excellent year-round weather.
- Large expat community — quick to plug into.
- Dedicated retirement route (Mexico Temporary Resident Visa).
Quality of life in Mexico City
- Safety: 58/100
- Internet speed: 70/100
- Climate: 82/100
- Healthcare: 75/100
- Expat community: 82/100
Taxes in Mexico City
0% remote income
Living in Mexico
Mexico is a vibrant North American nation with deep cultural roots, incredible cuisine, and a growing economy. Its proximity to the US, zero tax on foreign remote income, and relatively easy residency pathways make it hugely popular with location-independent workers.
Mexico City relocation FAQ
How much does it cost to live in Mexico City?
A single person typically spends about $1,450/month in Mexico City, including rent (from $800/mo), food, transport, healthcare, utilities, and misc. Costs vary by neighbourhood and lifestyle.
What is the monthly cost breakdown in Mexico City?
Typical monthly costs for one person in Mexico City: rent from $800, food $280, transport $70, healthcare $100, utilities $70, and other essentials $130 — about $1,450/mo all-in. Sign in to Jonzy for community-validated figures and a budget tuned to your lifestyle.
Is Mexico City a good place to relocate?
On this page, Mexico City scores 70/100 for internet, 58/100 for safety, and 82/100 for climate — catalog averages, not personalised to you. In Jonzy, you can rank it against 355 other cities for your income, passport, and lifestyle priorities.
What visa do I need to live in Mexico City?
Long-stay relocation routes for Mexico City depend on your passport. For example, a US passport holder may see "Temporary Resident — Remote Worker" (is catalogued in our catalog). Tourist entry is separate, confirm border rules on official sources before travel. Jonzy matches Mexico against 525+ visa programs in-app. Informational only, not legal advice.
How much do you need to earn to live comfortably in Mexico City?
Core costs for one person run about $1,450/mo, so a comfortable budget with room for savings, travel, and irregular expenses is roughly $2,000/mo take-home. Local salaries average around $1,300/mo. Jonzy calculates your exact surplus after tax for your income and passport.
Who is Mexico City best for?
Mexico City tends to suit startup founders, culture seekers and foodies — based on its cost profile (about $1,450/mo all-in), 70/100 internet, 58/100 safety, and a large, well-established expat community. Jonzy scores it against your own income, passport, and lifestyle priorities so you can see whether it fits you specifically, not just the average relocator.
Is Mexico City expensive to live in?
At about $1,450/mo all-in for one person, Mexico City sits around the middle of the catalog on cost — roughly 4% above the median of the 356 Jonzy cities ($1,400/mo). Your own number depends on neighbourhood, lifestyle, and whether you rent short- or long-term.
Is Mexico City safe to live in?
Mexico City scores 58/100 on Jonzy's safety index, mixed on safety, with neighbourhood choice mattering a lot. For families specifically it rates 50/100. Safety varies sharply by neighbourhood and time of day everywhere — treat the score as a city-level average, and use community threads for street-level reality.
Is Mexico City good for remote work?
Connectivity scores 70/100 — solid for everyday remote work, with coworking as backup. The expat and nomad scene rates 82/100, and work-life balance 72/100. Combined with ~$1,450/mo all-in costs, that is the core remote-work math for Mexico City; Jonzy re-ranks it against your own income and timezone needs.
What is the weather like in Mexico City?
Mexico City scores 82/100 for climate — one of the better climates in the catalog. It logs roughly 285 sunny days a year in the catalog. The city guide's seasonal data shows how the year actually feels; the climate planner tool maps it against your heat and daylight preferences.
What are taxes like in Mexico City?
Typical tax snapshot for Mexico City, Mexico: 0% remote income. Your actual liability depends on residency status, income source, and any tax treaty — Jonzy estimates take-home pay for your specific situation, and this is not tax advice.
What is the best neighbourhood in Mexico City to live in?
Neighbourhood choice depends on budget and commute style. Start with the rent figure on this page as a baseline, then use Jonzy's rent & neighbourhoods tool after sign-in for area-level notes and community tips in Threads.
How does Mexico City compare to other cities for my salary?
Use Jonzy's head-to-head comparisons and income-tier pages (e.g. living in Mexico City on $5,000/mo) to see surplus after tax and living costs. Your passport and employer change the answer, generic listicles won't.