Food Prices in Mexico — September 2026
Updated: 1 September 2026
Real grocery prices
Price per unit in your currency
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Milk 1 Lopen data$2.03+15% World (base = 100)
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Eggs 12 pcsopen data$3.10-10% World (base = 100)
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Chicken 1 kgopen data$3.32-44% World (base = 100)
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Rice 1 kgopen data$1.69-25% World (base = 100)
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Bread 500 g loaf
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Water 1.5 L bottle
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Cheese 1 kgopen receipts 3 prices · updated 25 Aug$15.25
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Tomatoes 1 kg
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Potatoes 1 kg
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Beer 0.5 L bottle
Every traveller price is reviewed by hand; the row shows how many reports from the last 90 days back the figure.
Data: WhereNext (CC BY 4.0, January 2026) · Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)
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Recent real receipts
Real purchases logged in this country (crowdsourced, local names)
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Triki TrakesBimbo, Marinela · 85 g7-Eleven, La Concha 2 Sep32.5 MX$
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canelitasBimboOxxo, La Concha 3 Aug42.5 MX$
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Leche fresca enteraLala · 500 ml7-Eleven, La Concha 2 Sep27 MX$
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PrincipeMarinela · 126 gOxxo, La Concha 3 Aug32 MX$
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Vualá Sorpresa ChocolateVualá · 60 gOxxo, La Concha 3 Aug21.5 MX$
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Tortilla de maízEl Molino · 500gSúper La Fressita, La Concha 28 Aug15 MX$
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Triki TrakesBimbo, Marinela · 85 gOxxo, La Concha 3 Aug29.5 MX$
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Queso procesado americanoLALA · 144 gSúper La Fressita, La Concha 25 Aug42.5 MX$
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MANTEQUILLA SIN SALLALA · 90 GSúper La Fressita, La Concha 25 Aug29.5 MX$
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Panela Cheese LowfatLala · 200 gSúper La Fressita, La Concha 25 Aug52.5 MX$
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Margarina Iberia 4 en 1 sin salIberia · 90 gOxxo, La Concha 5 Aug18 MX$
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Media Crema Alpuraalpura · 250 mlOxxo, La Concha 5 Aug22.5 MX$
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Queso crema Philadelphia originalPhiladelphia · 200gOxxo, La Concha 5 Aug47.5 MX$
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Yoghurt con fresa para beberYoplait · 470gOxxo, La Concha 21 Aug27.5 MX$
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BeneGastro con Aliv - Yoghurt para beber saborizado con bifidobacteriasDanone, BeneGastro · 240 gOxxo, La Concha 19 Aug19 MX$
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Jugo de naranjaLala, Natural'es · 330mlLala, La Concha 18 Aug22.4 MX$
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duraznoLala · 220 gOxxo, La Concha 17 Aug deal16 MX$
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Crema frescaLala · 422gLala, La Concha 12 Aug43 MX$
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Yoghurt con piña coco para beberyoplait · 330 gOxxo, La Concha 14 Aug22.5 MX$
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Lala crema frescaLala · 228 gLala, La Concha 12 Aug23.8 MX$
What this means for vanlife
Food in Mexico is below the world average by 12%. Good for long-term van travel — grocery costs are noticeably lower than in most developed countries.
↓ Year-over-year change: -0.1% 2026
Index History
Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI
Compare with Mexico
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If you spend 100 at home:
FAQ
Is food expensive in Mexico?
No, food in Mexico is cheap. The VanBasket Index is 88 (world average = 100), meaning food is 12% below the global average — great for budget travel.
How much should I budget for food in Mexico per month?
If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Mexico you can expect to spend around $264. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 88 (world = 100).
How does Mexico compare to similar countries?
Mexico has a VanBasket Index of 88. Similar or nearby countries: Turkey, Romania, Panama.
How often is the food price data for Mexico updated?
The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.
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