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Querétaro

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