Mexico City Prices

« Living in Mexico. ❌ Right from the start, I need to mention that "I can't tell you everything about Odessa!" The tariffs vary in each state and city. There are a bunch of different social programs that subsidize the locals... We live in a new building with security and administration, which ensures cleanliness and order. Because of this, we have a regular fee for administration, which not everyone will like. Itaaak... 🌲 Electricity. I pay upfront for two months. November-December was 389 kilowatts - 636 pesos ($33). From May to June, it was 274 kilowatts - 275 pesos ($14). During December and January, I often use a heater in the apartment. 🌲 Gas. I pay for two months. November-December was for 112 cubic meters - 1174 pesos ($62). May-June was for 71 cubic meters - 855 pesos ($45). The beer price varies, I buy it 3-4 times a month, so it’s quite reasonable. 🌲 Water. I pay monthly. The bill is 44 pesos ($2). Keep in mind that there’s a serious water shortage in Mexico. 😅 I don't understand 💻 Internet, without limits, 349 pesos ($19) monthly. 🌲 Property tax is 310 pesos ($16) a year. 🌲 Maintenance of the building (security, cleaning, gym, roof garden, kids' playroom, and garbage disposal) costs us 3000 pesos ($160) monthly. ❤️ Also, what's nice is that you can pay for electricity, water, and gas in any grocery store at the register. I got stocked with groceries for a week, and paid everything on the spot!!! »

« Pyramids of Luna.
Located far from the Pyramids of Solnca in the ancient Aztec town of Teotihuacan. The Pyramids of Solnca are just about straight along the course in this photo, a little further away - Pyramids of Ketztalcoatl, but they are lower. The Aztecs performed sacrificial rituals at the pyramids.
The best time to visit the temple complex is around 7 in the morning, as it gets crowded around lunchtime, just like in the central areas during the day.
You can also see a huge road in the picture. This is the Avenue of the Dead, where they used to carry out their rituals for their sacrifices.
These pyramids have such a unique atmosphere (when there aren't many people), but it's still quite touristy since you can stroll around the pyramids, which are in very good condition (everything is restored so that people can enjoy walking), and they are not far from Mexico City (about 31 miles) and 18 miles from Mexico City Airport, so there's quite a traffic flow.
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The entrance fee for the temple complex is approximately $4 per person, plus a parking fee of around $5.
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« The Frida Kahlo House, also known as the Blue House, is one of the must-see places in Mexico. This historic family home showcases several artworks by Frida and Diego. Additionally, you can admire her costumes, ornaments, and other personal items that were used by the artist. The original decor of the house is beautifully preserved, making you feel like stepping back in time.

As for the entrance fee for foreigners, it is currently $11 (which is quite high for Mexico) and $1.50 for permission to take photos. There’s usually a line, sometimes lasting a couple of hours. It's best to visit during weekdays between 12 PM and 2 PM. For those waiting under the sun, they provide some umbrellas to help stay cool. 😊 »

« In Mexico, such beauty costs only $25,000, can you imagine? 😱 »

« Today brought a little joy. I stumbled upon a small market on one of the streets. Tons of crafts: bracelets, beads, rings, earrings. Blankets, dolls, knitted clothing... A lot of it we've seen before, but some things were a first for me. Like these pictures (bookmarks, postcards, stickers, notebooks). The artist was creating right there on the spot. One notebook + bookmark costs just 2 dollars! (the exchange rate is 600 pesos for a dollar). Sure, maybe the price isn't rock bottom. But anyone who has spent a couple of months in Cabo will get what I mean. 😊 »

« Metro in Mexico City. A massive network: 12 lines, 195 stations, operating since 1969.
Fare for workers is 5 pesos ($0.30) and the number of workers in the metro is just mind-boggling! It's quite normal to wait for several trains before managing to squeeze in.

Today, we somehow ended up in the metro during rush hour, and on top of that, there was some kind of accident on the line. We spent an hour and a half covering just 9 stations! And that was only because we smartly decided to go to the last stop and board there.

Interesting and totally useless facts about the Mexico City metro.

1. The train consists of 9 cars, with the first two designated exclusively for women. Like in India or Iran. However, some cheeky guys not only sneak into these cars but even sit in them! (According to reports from a friend).
2. Each of the 195 stations has a unique design on the map. This is done for people who can’t read. »

« This spaceship is a Syneteka, or a resemblance to a cinema like ours. Remember those places that used to play art house films, black-and-white Italian masterpieces, classics, and the latest releases? Tickets were around $1, intellectual discussions, romance... Ah! »

« The metro here is definitely something else! Without it, I would have surely gotten lost, haha! Everything feels so grand and impressive, it's just wow :D But then there's MegaFon, generously offering me internet for a whopping $25 a day :D »