Querétaro
Mexico
Updated on August 04, 2025
Overview
Capital of Querétaro state, located in central Mexico. It is a colonial UNESCO World Heritage city with strong economic growth and high quality of life. Part of the Mexican Bajío region and the eighth largest metropolitan area in the country with over 1.5 million inhabitants.
Average cost of living€1,210.05
Quality of Life75/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€360.00
1-bed flat (center)€584.01
1-bed flat (outside)€431.44
3-bed flat (center)€1,096.69
3-bed flat (outside)€684.09
Utilities
Basic utilities€74.52
Internet€26.49
Mobile plan€20.59
Transportation
One-way ticket€0.51
Monthly pass€22.01
Taxi start€3.22
Gasoline (1 l)€1.18
Leisure
Cinema ticket€4.14
Fitness club€35.66
Education
Preschool (month)€286.83
Intl. primary (year)€4,570.83
Buying House
sqm in city center€1,536.94
sqm outside center€1,113.06
Advantages
- ✓ High security compared to other Mexican cities
- ✓ Strong economic growth and job opportunities
- ✓ Colonial historic center UNESCO World Heritage site
- ✓ Strategic location in central Mexico
- ✓ Second fastest growing city in the country
- ✓ Good quality of life and educational services
Disadvantages
- × Rapid urban growth may cause saturation
- × Rising real estate prices due to high demand
- × Increasing vehicular traffic
- × Pressure on public services due to internal migration