Renting and living in Mexico City

What a month in Mexico City costs in September 2026, in pesos and dollars, from rent by colonia to utilities, food and the Metro fare.

Rainy season, air quality, the F1 weekend and Día de Muertos: when to rent a furnished flat in Mexico City and how far ahead to arrange it.

Why long-term rentals here often ask for a fiador, how altitude and traffic actually affect a stay, and how to pick a neighborhood by where you'll really spend your time.