Cost of living in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 4% more expensive than in Chihuahua (Mexico)
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| Food | - 12% | |||
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| Food in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 12% cheaper than in Chihuahua (Mexico) | ||||
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| Guadalajara | Chihuahua | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 301 | Mex$ 438 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 178 | Mex$ 150 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 84 | Mex$ 109 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 27 | Mex$ 28 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 53 | Mex$ 39 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 28 | Mex$ 32 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 111 | Mex$ 77 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 53 | Mex$ 41 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 33 | Mex$ 36 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 28 | Mex$ 27 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 246 | Mex$ 302 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 37 | Mex$ 37 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 23 | Mex$ 24 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 23% more expensive than in Chihuahua (Mexico) | ||||
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| Guadalajara | Chihuahua | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 22,100 | Mex$ 15,358 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 13,095 | Mex$ 8,030 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 576 | Mex$ 821 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 15,353 | Mex$ 12,171 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,081 | Mex$ 7,183 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 431 | Mex$ 568 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 367 | Mex$ 355 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 4,670 | Mex$ 6,089 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,395 | Mex$ 2,061 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 99 | Mex$ 83 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 112 | Mex$ 119 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 29% more expensive than in Chihuahua (Mexico) | ||||
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| Guadalajara | Chihuahua | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 966 | Mex$ 771 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 889 | Mex$ 662 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,958 | Mex$ 1,717 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,476 | Mex$ 1,047 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Guadalajara (Mexico) is about the same as in Chihuahua (Mexico) | ||||
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| Guadalajara | Chihuahua | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 376,334 | Mex$ 295,786 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 22 | Mex$ 22 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 547 | Mex$ 628 | - 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 131 | Mex$ 158 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 25% more expensive than in Chihuahua (Mexico) | ||||
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| Guadalajara | Chihuahua | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 98 | Mex$ 70 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 218 | Mex$ 118 | + 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 614 | Mex$ 482 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 94 | Mex$ 92 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 62 | Mex$ 61 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 73 | Mex$ 56 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 47 | Mex$ 39 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 31 | Mex$ 35 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 358 | Mex$ 278 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 13% more expensive than in Chihuahua (Mexico) | ||||
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| Guadalajara | Chihuahua | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 427 | Mex$ 306 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 156 | Mex$ 143 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,056 | Mex$ 996 | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 875 | Mex$ 582 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 183 | Mex$ 107 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 79 | Mex$ 71 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 | Mex$ 31 | + 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,091 | Mex$ 9,917 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.83 | Mex$ 2.53 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 746 | Mex$ 681 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 73 | Mex$ 68 | + 8% | |
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TOTAL | + 4% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 459 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 11, 2024.
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