Key information about Mexico City

Population

8,850,000

Country

Mexico

Money

Currency	MXN - Mexican Peso ($)
Exchange rate	1 USD = 20.29 MXN
ATM fees	0 - 40 MXN per transaction (plus your own bank's fees) - always use major bank ATMs
Credit cards	Widely accepted (less with AMEX)
Tipping	10-15% for restaurants, bars and services

Airport

Main airport

Mexico City International Airport (MEX)

Airport to city center

Metro (~5 MXN), Taxi (~250 - 300 MxN), Uber (~140 MXN)

Other options

Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Adolfo López Mateos (TLC) - 1 hour away, with several regional flights landing here

Transportation

Taxi apps

Uber

Public transportation

Metro: 5 MXN per ride
Bus: 5 - 8 MXN per ride

Getting around

No monthly passes, prepaid cards are available at stations

SIM card

Best options

Telcel, Movistar

Expected cost

60 - 70 MXN for SIM card, 200 MXN for 5GB of data valid for 1 month

How to buy

Oxxo shops, official network shops. 15 minutes needed to activate.

Language

Official language(s)

Spanish

Level of English

Moderate

Food

Tap water	Not drinkable
Overall cuisine	Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese
Local food specialities	Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas
Eat like a local	Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus)
Vegetarian / vegan options	279 listings on Happy Cow
Food delivery apps	Rappi, SinDelantal, UberEats
Supermarkets	La Mega: Standard supermarket, many locations, average prices Walmart: Standard supermarket, many locations, average prices, delivery available Superama: Higher prices and high end food, many locations Chedraui: Standard supermarket, many locations, average prices Local markets: Great prices and extensive selection of fruits, vegetables, meat, fish and seafood