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inmexico · Joined: 17 Jan 2003 Posts: 110 Location: The twilight zone

Hi Folks,

Although I said I would never do it....I am considering a job in the big city. I was hoping to get the opinions of some people who have worked and resided in mexico city. Is the cost of living much higher than anywhere else. After 2 years of avoiding D.F. (except for a couple of day trips) I would like to get the low-down on what would be considered a decent, relatively comfortable wage.

Any and all comments are greatly appreciated.

Cheers
GO LEAFS GO!!

MO39 · Posted: Sat May 01, 2004 1:21 am Post subject: Cost-of-living in Mexico City

Hi,

I am moving to Mexico City in two weeks and have a friend there, a long-time resident of Mexico. He just sent me some information that could help you decide what to do. Here are current cost-of-living amounts for Mexico City (in pesos):

Basic monthly phone bill: $180
Gas (per tank): $150
Electricity per month: less than $100
Water (bimonthly): $13
Comida corrida: $38 to $43

Subway ticket: $2
Microbus fare: $2.5 (along Reforma)
Taxis: $6 + mileage

Good luck!

MO

moonraven · Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Posts: 3094

A relatively decent, comfortable salary--depends on how you want to live. For me, a decent wage in Mexico is 10,000+ pesos AFTER TAXES (14,000 pesos gross salary.) I can save enough on that to make it worthwhile not to live in my town of choice....

christinebaden · Joined: 07 Feb 2004 Posts: 15 Location: Cairns, Australia

Well, will keep watching this site to see what replies you revceive as I might have to do the same, that is to stay in the big city.
I had great plans of going to Guanajuato as I was offered a kind of job helping at a Spanish school, but that seems to have changed. I am very disappointed as now I have absolutely no idea where to go or what to do.
Well, good luck to you,
christine