Can you live in Oaxaca with $ 1,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,255, you would have roughly $0 left each month (Tight Budget).

Can you live in Oaxaca with $ 2,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,255, you would have roughly $745 left each month (Comfortable).

Can you live in Oaxaca with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,255, you would have roughly $1,745 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Oaxaca with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,255, you would have roughly $3,745 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Oaxaca with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,255, you would have roughly $6,745 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Oaxaca, Mexico

How much does it really cost to live in Oaxaca? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

North America 👥 300,000 people ☀️ Warm climate Medium city 💱 MXN

💰 Can I afford Oaxaca? ⚖️ Compare this city Mexico →

$ $480 1-bedroom rent / mo

76 Quality of life / 100

62 Safety / 100

74 Internet / 100

66 Affordability / 100

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$480
Food (moderate)	$330
Transport	$25
Utilities	$60
Internet	$34
Healthcare	$50
Entertainment	$140
Total (moderate)	$1,255

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Oaxaca.

Shared accommodation	$200
Studio	$350
1-bedroom	$480
2-bedroom	$720
3-bedroom	$1,000

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City Scores

How Oaxaca rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate☀️ Warm
City sizeMedium
Near the seaNo
Geography🏙️ Urban
Capital cityMexico City
LanguageSpanish
CurrencyMXN
Time zoneAmerica/Mexico_City

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Pros and Cons of Oaxaca

✅ Pros

Affordable cost of living
Fast and reliable internet
Good public transport network
Great overall quality of life
Good healthcare options
Vibrant nightlife and entertainment

⚠️ Cons

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $821 per month Basic $946 per month Moderate $1,255 per month Comfortable $1,740 per month Premium $2,807 per month

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Can You Live in Oaxaca on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Tight Budget	$-255 / month
$ 2,000	Comfortable	$745 / month
$ 3,000	Premium Lifestyle	$1,745 / month
$ 5,000	Premium Lifestyle	$3,745 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$6,745 / month