Food Prices in Mexico — August 2026
Updated: 1 August 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$1.69-25% World (base = 100)
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Bread 500 g loaf
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Water 1.5 L bottle
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Cheese 1 kg
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Tomatoes 1 kg
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Potatoes 1 kg
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Beer 0.5 L bottle
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Recent real receipts
Real purchases logged in this country (crowdsourced, local names)
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Lala 100 Leche Ultrafiltrada +Proteína Fresa RushLala · 330 mlSúper La Fressita, La Concha 7 Aug34 MX$
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Lala fresa - Yoghurt bebible con fresaLala · 220gOxxo, La Concha 6 Aug deal9.5 MX$
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Licuado nuez + cerealLala · 440gSúper La Fressita, La Concha 5 Aug36.5 MX$
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Leche sabor chocolateVaca Blanca · 250 mlTiendas 3B, Ciudad de México 31 Jul7 MX$
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Yoghurt Griego Bebible Deslactosado Con Fresa Bajo En Grasa Reducido En AzúcarLala · 220gSúper La Fressita, La Concha 30 Jul25 MX$
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Yoghurt con manzana, pera y granola licuado para beberYoplait · 470gOxxo, La Concha 28 Jul30 MX$
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ChocolalaLala · 500mlOxxo, La Concha 22 Jul26.5 MX$
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Choco MilkMead Johnson NutritionOxxo, La Concha 3 Jul68 MX$
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Activia Ciruela Pasa DanoneActivia · 225 gOxxo, La Concha 17 Jul19 MX$
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Activia- Nature Probiotics Chia and red fruitActivia · 220gOxxo, La Concha 16 Jul20 MX$
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Luminous White Brilliant Crema dental anticaries con flúorColgate · 50mlOxxo, La Concha 14 Jul deal35 MX$
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Licuado con yoghurt NuezNestlé · 500gOxxo, La Concha 15 Jul35.5 MX$
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Salsa De Chile HabaneroZaaschilaOxxo, La Concha 3 Jul27 MX$
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Puré De TomateDel Fuerte · 210 gOxxo, La Concha 3 Jul9.5 MX$
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Tomates molidosDel Fuerte · 345 gOxxo, La Concha 3 Jul16.5 MX$
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Kinder Delice paquete individualFerrero, Kinder · 39 gOxxo, La Concha 14 Jul21 MX$
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PanquecitosBitz · 120gOxxo, La Concha 9 Jul33 MX$
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Yoghurt Griego Bebible Deslactosado Con Mango Bajo En Grasa Reducido En AzúcarLALA · 220gOxxo, La Concha 6 Jul deal20 MX$
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MantecadasEl Tradicional Panqué de Durango · 165gOxxo, La Concha 3 Jul27 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
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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: Romania, Panama, 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.
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