Mexico City
Mexico City, Mexico — cost-of-living and salary purchasing-power profile with a price-level index of 42.0 (New York City = 100).
Key figures
| Price level index | 42.0 |
|---|---|
| Rent index | 28.0 |
| Population | 9,209,000 |
About Mexico City
Mexico City has a composite price-level index of 42.0 (New York City = 100) and a rent index of 28.0, making it a relatively affordable city. It is home to roughly 9.2 million people and uses the MXN. The calculators below convert any salary to and from Mexico City so you can judge a move in real purchasing-power terms rather than raw currency.
The comparisons below show how Mexico City stacks up against the alternatives people most often weigh against it, with the specific numbers laid out side by side.
Frequently asked questions
How expensive is Mexico City?
Mexico City has a composite price-level index of 42.0 (NYC = 100) and a rent index of 28.0.
What currency is used in Mexico City?
Mexico City uses the MXN.