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Querétaro, Mexico
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Fast-growing industrial city, lower cost than CDMX, strong economy
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full Querétaro climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 64,386 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 166 Mbps | 150 Mbps | 6 ms | 61,493 |
| Mobile | 53.9 Mbps | 17.7 Mbps | 41 ms | 2,893 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 17.203 MXN, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | $798 | MXN 13,726 |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | $1,703 | — |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | $2,991 | MXN 51,450 |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $949 | MXN 16,334 |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $905 | MXN 15,563 |
| 1BR outside center | $593 | MXN 10,206 |
| 3BR city center | $1,577 | MXN 27,125 |
| 3BR outside center | $861 | MXN 14,820 |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $220 | MXN 3,783 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $123 | MXN 2,121 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $10.46 | MXN 180 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $58.13 | MXN 1,000 |
| Fast food combo | $8.72 | MXN 150 |
| Beef (per lb) | $6.58 | MXN 113 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $4.44 | MXN 76.44 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $64 | MXN 1,103 |
| Phone plan / mo | $29 | MXN 500 |
| Internet / mo | $27 | MXN 465 |
| Gym membership / mo | $61 | MXN 1,044 |
| Cinema ticket | $7.85 | MXN 135 |
| Preschool / mo | $283 | MXN 4,867 |
| International school / yr | $5,348 | MXN 92,000 |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $22,496 | MXN 386,990 |
Visa, taxes & legal in Mexico
Country-level research that applies to living in Querétaro — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Tourist entry (US passport) | Up to 180 days visa-free (officer's discretion, often less now) |
| Digital nomad visa | No dedicated digital nomad visa — compare all countries → |
| Path to permanent residency | Yes → automatic eligibility after 4 yrs temporary |
| Tax if you become resident | Worldwide (not territorial) system · top rate 35% top — tax breakdown → |
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 6/10 · cross-border collection 5/10 — legal detail → |
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Location
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo