MX Mexico City — a mover's brief

What Mexico City actually looks, feels, and costs like for someone considering moving. Neighbourhoods, climate, transport, healthcare, safety, and the practical scaffolding — every figure sourced.

Country
Mexico
Americas
Population
22,752,000
metro · 2023
Area
7,866 km²
Elevation
2240 m
city centre
Time zone
America/Mexico_City
Currency
MXN
Airport
MEX,NLU · Mexico City International Airport
Metro
12 metro lines · tram network
Walkability
●●●○○
editorial score · 1–5
Bike friendliness
●●●○○
editorial score · 1–5
Primary language
Spanish is the working language. English proficient in tech (Polanco, Roma) and multinationals; functional Spanish is essential for daily life.

Source: INEGI ↗ · verified 2026-04-22

Cost of living

Cost of living

Total monthly essentials: approximately €910/month for a single person in a 1-bedroom flat (rent + utilities + groceries + transit). District and lifestyle swing this 30–50% either way.
ItemMonthly / item costSource
1-bedroom flat, city centre €650/mo INEGI ↗
Rent per square metre €12.00/m² INEGI ↗
Utilities (85m² flat) €40/mo INEGI ↗
Public transport pass €20/mo INEGI ↗
Groceries, one person €200/mo INEGI ↗
Restaurant meal, average €9 INEGI ↗
Climate

Climate

Monthly normals — high · low (°C)
Annual: 24.0° / 10.8° · 801mm rainfall
Jan 22° Feb 24° Mar 26° 10° Apr 27° 12° May 27° 13° Jun 25° 14° Jul 23° 13° Aug 23° 13° Sep 23° 13° Oct 23° 11° Nov 23° Dec 22°
Monthly rainfall (mm)
7 6 11 28 66 135 168 166 137 59 12 6

Hottest month typically Apr, coldest Jan. Values are station normals — actual weather varies year-to-year. Source: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (CONAGUA) 1991–2020 ↗

Also in Mexico

Other Mexico cities

Moving to Mexico

Visa routes

Relevant residence permits. Full visa data on the Mexico country brief.

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