Cost of Living in Manzanillo, Mexico

"The cost of living in Manzanillo is generally very affordable. Rents on apartments and houses are significantly lower than many other Mexican cities. Food and utilities in Manzanillo tend to be cheaper than in other areas of the country, with fresh fruit and vegetables available at local markets and produce stands. Eating out is also relatively inexpensive, with plenty of good quality restaurants serving up a variety of local and international forms of cuisine. The cost of transportation is also comparatively low, with excellent buses and taxis that can get you around the city for very little money," remarked one in Manzanillo.

"I think that is a very personal question. You CAN find rental houses for about 5000 pesos per month, plus power and water, telephone and satellite. Then it depends on wether you eat the local fruits and vegetables or want something imported. Beer and alchohol are very reasonably priced, walking on the beach is free. I expect that for about 1000.00 US a person could live here comfortably. For 2000.00 you can live VERY well," explained one expat.

"The costs of living are going up, but we still have a much better life style here for less money. Our expectations have been met and everytime we go north it is sticker shock in the grocery store and restaurants," explained one expat living in Manzanillo.

"It is possible to save money while living in Manzanillo compared to the United States. The cost of living in Manzanillo is generally lower than many places in the U.S., including the cost of housing, food and transportation. Additionally, healthcare and entertainment are often less expensive in Manzanillo than in the United States. As a result, people living in Manzanillo can often find more value for their money when compared with living in the United States," said one expat in Manzanillo.

"The average 3 bedroom condo on the beach is under 200,000.00 USD at this time. There are houses in gated communities from 140,000.00 USD to 2.5 million, depending on your taste," explained one expat.

"The cost of housing in Manzanillo varies depending on the type of housing and location. Generally, apartments and larger homes located close to the beach tend to be more expensive, while smaller homes on the outskirts of town may be available for cheaper prices. The average cost for housing in Manzanillo is usually between $200 and $800 USD per month," said one person in Manzanillo.

"Right now a condo on the beach with 2-3 bedrooms can be purchsed for as low as about 150,000.00 US dollars. This is a buying opportunity. We also have a beautiful house on the beach with 4 bedrooms for 869,000.00 US dollars. It is the perfect time to take advantage of our low prices," remarked one expat in Manzanillo.

"Coming from Vancouver, BC, Canada, I was paying high rentals and when I owned, it was even higher for common facilities. Add utilities to that and Mexico seems very reasonable, indeed. My rent here is just over $6000 pesos and includes utilities. My only additional expense is for telecommunications with cable TV included, which is very reasonable since there is NO long distance charge anywhere in North America. Average costs vary widely, but most are significantly more than what I pay although there are some of us here on limited budgets who manage quite well with Mexican rental fees. I could not begin to live in either Canada or the USA on my pension, but here I have enough to save for "extraordinary expenses". And Mexican medical services cost zero, and the doctors and technical people are trained just like those in expensive hospitals. I've been quite well cared for," explained one expat living in Manzanillo.

"The rental price for a nice 1 bedroom apartment in Manzanillo can vary from around $400 USD to $650 USD per month. Meanwhile, a nice 2 bedroom apartment in Manzanillo, Mexico can vary from around $650 USD to $900 USD per month," commented one expat who moved to Manzanillo.

"Rental properties in Manzanillo typically include a stove, refrigerator, washer, and dryer. Depending on the property, additional appliances such as a microwave, dishwasher, and air conditioning may also be available," wrote one expat.