VanBasket Mexico

Food Prices in Mexico — November 2026

Name: Mexico — VanBasket Food Price Index
Creator: OpenVan.camp
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Updated: 1 November 2026

Current Index

vs World Average

-12%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 5 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$2.03

+15% World (base = 100)
Eggs 12 pcs

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$3.10

-10% World (base = 100)
Chicken 1 kg

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$3.32

-44% World (base = 100)
Rice 1 kg

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$1.69

-25% World (base = 100)
Bread 500 g loaf
Water 1.5 L bottle
Cheese 1 kg

1 source open receipts · updated 26 Oct 2026

$13.99
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

Monthly basket, 1 person

Directional: 4 milk + 2 eggs + 4 chicken + 4 rice

$34.36

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Data: WhereNext (CC BY 4.0, January 2026) · Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

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Real purchases logged in this country (crowdsourced, local names)

Triki Trakes

Bimbo, Marinela · 85 g

7-Eleven, La Concha 2 Sep

32.5 MX$
canelitas

Bimbo

Oxxo, La Concha 3 Aug

42.5 MX$
Leche fresca entera

Lala · 500 ml

7-Eleven, La Concha 2 Sep

27 MX$
Principe

Marinela · 126 g

Oxxo, La Concha 3 Aug

32 MX$
Vualá Sorpresa Chocolate

Vualá · 60 g

Oxxo, La Concha 3 Aug

21.5 MX$
Tortilla de maíz

El Molino · 500g

Súper La Fressita, La Concha 28 Aug

15 MX$
Triki Trakes

Bimbo, Marinela · 85 g

Oxxo, La Concha 3 Aug

29.5 MX$
Queso procesado americano

LALA · 144 g

Súper La Fressita, La Concha 25 Aug

42.5 MX$
MANTEQUILLA SIN SAL

LALA · 90 G

Súper La Fressita, La Concha 25 Aug

29.5 MX$
Panela Cheese Lowfat

Lala · 200 g

Súper La Fressita, La Concha 25 Aug

52.5 MX$
Margarina Iberia 4 en 1 sin sal

Iberia · 90 g

Oxxo, La Concha 5 Aug

18 MX$
Media Crema Alpura

alpura · 250 ml

Oxxo, La Concha 5 Aug

22.5 MX$
Queso crema Philadelphia original

Philadelphia · 200g

Oxxo, La Concha 5 Aug

47.5 MX$
Yoghurt con fresa para beber

Yoplait · 470g

Oxxo, La Concha 21 Aug

27.5 MX$
BeneGastro con Aliv - Yoghurt para beber saborizado con bifidobacterias

Danone, BeneGastro · 240 g

Oxxo, La Concha 19 Aug

19 MX$
Jugo de naranja

Lala, Natural'es · 330ml

Lala, La Concha 18 Aug

22.4 MX$
durazno

Lala · 220 g

Oxxo, La Concha 17 Aug deal

16 MX$
Crema fresca

Lala · 422g

Lala, La Concha 12 Aug

43 MX$
Yoghurt con piña coco para beber

yoplait · 330 g

Oxxo, La Concha 14 Aug

22.5 MX$
Lala crema fresca

Lala · 228 g

Lala, La Concha 12 Aug

23.8 MX$

Data: Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

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.

How food prices are changing

Food overall: +1.7% over the year, as of June 2026

Jun 2023 Food price index, last 3 years Jun 2026

Official statistics: FAOSTAT, United Nations (food price index, CC BY 4.0), June 2026. Change versus the same month a year earlier. The index shows how prices moved, not what an item costs.

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Mexico

Mexico

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

Panama 88 -12%

Romania 88 -12%

Turkey 88 -12%

Indonesia 89.5 -10.5%

Cambodia 89.6 -10.4%

More countries in Americas

Argentina 70 -30%

Colombia 72 -28%

Peru 75 -25%

Brazil 78 -22%

Panama 88 -12%

Chile 92 -8%

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: Panama, Romania, Turkey.

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.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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