City, Mexico
Cost of living in Puebla
How much a month costs in Puebla
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,100–1,760 (MX$20,000–32,000).
Prices in Puebla
Typical 2026 ranges in MXN, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | MXN | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | MX$9,000–18,000 | $494–988 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | MX$6,000–11,000 | $329–604 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | MX$200–380 | $11–21 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | MX$900–2,000 | $49–110 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | MX$60–110 | $3.3–6.0 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | MX$250–450 | $14–25 |
| Cappuccino | MX$40–75 | $2.2–4.1 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | MX$40–80 | $2.2–4.4 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | MX$9–14 | $0.49–0.77 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | MX$60–110 | $3.3–6.0 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | MX$400–900 | $22–49 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | MX$200–350 | $11.0–19.2 |
Value for money: 71/100
A value score of 71/100 means Puebla gives more quality of life per dollar than 70% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 67/100. It's the 8th 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 |
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Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Puebla?
About $549–824 on a lean budget, $1,100–1,760 for a comfortable month and $2,470–4,390 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Puebla?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs MX$9,000–18,000 ($494–988) a month in the center and MX$6,000–11,000 ($329–604) outside it.
How much does food cost in Puebla?
A local meal is MX$60–110 ($3.3–6.0); a mid-range restaurant is MX$250–450 ($14–25) per person.
Is Mexico expensive?
Prices in Mexico are about 54% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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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.