Cost of living in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 62% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 46% | |||
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| Food in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 46% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Guadalajara | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 433 (CHF 21) | CHF 29 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 190 (CHF 9) | CHF 16 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 75 (CHF 3.67) | CHF 12 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 25 (CHF 1.23) | CHF 1.67 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 39 (CHF 1.90) | CHF 8 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 27 (CHF 1.32) | CHF 3.66 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 71 (CHF 3.47) | CHF 11 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 46 (CHF 2.24) | CHF 3.95 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 28 (CHF 1.36) | CHF 2.65 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 27 (CHF 1.32) | CHF 2.01 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 263 (CHF 13) | CHF 16 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 35 (CHF 1.74) | CHF 2.61 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 25 (CHF 1.23) | CHF 2.79 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 74% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Guadalajara | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 20,885 (CHF 1,024) | CHF 3,991 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 9,606 (CHF 471) | CHF 3,124 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 998 (CHF 49) | CHF 160 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 15,199 (CHF 745) | CHF 2,486 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,450 (CHF 365) | CHF 1,680 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 472 (CHF 23) | CHF 365 | - 94% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 403 (CHF 20) | CHF 50 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,496 (CHF 319) | CHF 594 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,224 (CHF 109) | CHF 116 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 86 (CHF 4.20) | CHF 13 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 89 (CHF 4.38) | CHF 25 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 50% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Guadalajara | Geneva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,095 (CHF 54) | CHF 108 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 587 (CHF 29) | CHF 54 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,648 (CHF 81) | CHF 126 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,137 (CHF 56) | CHF 189 | - 71% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 59% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Guadalajara | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 394,289 (CHF 19,334) | CHF 32,454 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (CHF 1.11) | CHF 1.97 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 495 (CHF 24) | CHF 70 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 140 (CHF 7) | CHF 35 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 69% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 52 (CHF 2.54) | CHF 12 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 118 (CHF 5.77) | CHF 29 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 651 (CHF 32) | CHF 125 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 86 (CHF 4.24) | CHF 9 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (CHF 2.42) | CHF 4.29 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (CHF 2.71) | CHF 4.96 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 31 (CHF 1.51) | CHF 3.99 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 27 (CHF 1.33) | CHF 3.99 | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 212 (CHF 10) | CHF 37 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 60% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Guadalajara | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 272 (CHF 13) | CHF 88 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 158 (CHF 8) | CHF 38 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 610 (CHF 30) | CHF 119 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 656 (CHF 32) | CHF 110 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 157 (CHF 8) | CHF 24 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 80 (CHF 3.91) | CHF 4.87 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 35 (CHF 1.71) | CHF 8 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,859 (CHF 582) | CHF 589 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.05 (CHF 0.05) | CHF 0.16 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,209 (CHF 59) | CHF 92 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 72 (CHF 3.53) | CHF 9 | - 61% | |
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TOTAL | - 62% | ||
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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