What a furnished one-bedroom really costs in 13 Latin American cities expats pick most — from Oaxaca to São Paulo, ordered cheapest to priciest.
Latin America · Cost of Living
Key Facts
The benchmark. A furnished one-bedroom in an expat-favorite neighborhood, across 13 Latin American hubs.
The cheap end. Oaxaca and Mérida in Mexico start near US$400–800 a month.
The high end. São Paulo, Mexico City and beachy Playa del Carmen top the list, up to US$1,500–1,900.
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