Average Monthly Living Expenses In Mexico

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I've been working on a list of expenses that we incur on a monthly basis.  It's not all-inclusive but has the majority expenses such as groceries and utility bills.  People often ask how expensive things are and I have mentioned several times our electric bill and usage by KwH.  

In addition, I made a shortlist of produce we purchase at the grocery store on a regular basis.  Using HEB Mexico and HEB U.S., I compared the prices of some 11 items and listed them in dollars to avoid any confusion in currency conversion.

* indicates price per piece, not lb.

Everyone lives differently; needs, vices, and comfort level.  We live well but at the same time, we don't find the need to spend a lot of money.   We eat well and attempt to do meal planning in between our two to three-week grocery shop.  We don't eat much red meat but like to have a nice ribeye once a month.  Chicken, shrimp, and tuna are usually eaten along with pasta dishes and of course greens at every meal.  When it comes to fruit, it is mostly berries and a small quantity of bananas and apples.  Fruit has too much sugar be it natural or not.

When we are at home we try not to shop at local markets.  That a personal choice and has nothing to do with the quality or cleanliness of the produce.  I am just not a fan of the informal market.  That's another political story.