City in Baja California Sur, Mexico
Cost of living in Cabo San Lucas
How much a month costs in Cabo San Lucas
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,470–4,120 (MX$45,000–75,000).
Prices in Cabo San Lucas
Typical 2026 ranges in MXN, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | MXN | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | MX$18,000–38,000 | $988–2,090 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | MX$12,000–22,000 | $659–1,210 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | MX$350–700 | $19–38 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | MX$2,000–5,500 | $110–302 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | MX$100–180 | $5.5–9.9 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | MX$500–1,200 | $27–66 |
| Cappuccino | MX$70–120 | $3.8–6.6 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | MX$70–140 | $3.8–7.7 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | MX$20–40 | $1.1–2.2 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | MX$150–300 | $8.2–16.5 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | MX$800–1,800 | $44–99 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | MX$200–400 | $11–22 |
Value for money: 12/100
A value score of 12/100 means Cabo San Lucas gives more quality of life per dollar than 11% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 68/100. It's the 38th most affordable of 38 places we cover in Mexico.
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Cost of living across Mexico
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| San Cristóbal de las Casas | $988–1,540 | 70/100 |
| Guanajuato | $988–1,540 | 83/100 |
| Mazunte | $988–1,540 | 80/100 |
| Valladolid | $1,100–1,650 | 72/100 |
| Puebla | $1,100–1,760 | 71/100 |
| Acapulco | $1,100–1,760 | 42/100 |
| Mazatlán | $1,320–2,090 | 52/100 |
| Querétaro | $1,320–2,090 | 64/100 |
| Ajijic | $1,320–2,090 | 66/100 |
| Bacalar | $1,370–2,200 | 58/100 |
| La Paz | $1,430–2,200 | 55/100 |
| Tijuana | $1,430–2,200 | 51/100 |
| Oaxaca | $1,430–2,310 | 41/100 |
| Puerto Escondido | $1,430–2,310 | 36/100 |
| Guadalajara | $1,480–2,310 | 37/100 |
| Mérida | $1,480–2,310 | 52/100 |
| Monterrey | $1,540–2,470 | 43/100 |
| Cozumel | $1,650–2,640 | 44/100 |
| Isla Mujeres | $1,650–2,640 | 43/100 |
| Puerto Morelos | $1,650–2,640 | 42/100 |
| Todos Santos | $1,650–2,640 | 43/100 |
| Holbox | $1,760–2,750 | 40/100 |
| San Miguel de Allende | $1,760–2,850 | 43/100 |
| Sayulita | $1,870–3,020 | 26/100 |
| Mexico City | $1,920–3,020 | 24/100 |
| Cancún | $1,920–3,020 | 23/100 |
| Puerto Vallarta | $1,920–3,020 | 20/100 |
| Playa del Carmen | $2,090–3,290 | 20/100 |
| Tulum | $2,310–3,840 | 11/100 |
| Cabo San Lucas | $2,470–4,120 | 12/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Cabo San Lucas
Similar safety, lower cost, in Mexico & Central America.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Semuc Champey | Guatemala | $458–720 |
| Ometepe | Nicaragua | $679–1,140 |
| León | Nicaragua | $679–1,140 |
| Guanajuato | Mexico | $988–1,540 |
| Granada | Nicaragua | $815–1,360 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Cabo San Lucas?
About $1,320–1,870 on a lean budget, $2,470–4,120 for a comfortable month and $6,040–10,980 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Cabo San Lucas?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs MX$18,000–38,000 ($988–2,090) a month in the center and MX$12,000–22,000 ($659–1,210) outside it.
How much does food cost in Cabo San Lucas?
A local meal is MX$100–180 ($5.5–9.9); a mid-range restaurant is MX$500–1,200 ($27–66) per person.
Is Mexico expensive?
Prices in Mexico are about 54% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Los Cabos International Airport (GAP)
- Visit Los Cabos
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.