Cost of living in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 48% cheaper than in Houston, Texas (United States)
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| Food | - 14% | |||
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| Food in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 14% cheaper than in Houston, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Guadalajara | Houston, Texas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 338 ($19) | $20 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 180 ($10) | $11 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 75 ($4.33) | $4.56 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 26 ($1.50) | $0.92 | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 48 ($2.74) | $3.76 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 27 ($1.55) | $2.85 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 72 ($4.14) | $7 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 53 ($3.04) | $4.13 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 30 ($1.76) | $1.69 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 27 ($1.53) | $2.46 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 248 ($14) | $15 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 38 ($2.19) | $3.40 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 29 ($1.65) | $2.29 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 64% cheaper than in Houston, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Guadalajara | Houston, Texas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 20,706 ($1,193) | $3,347 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,808 ($623) | $2,226 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 656 ($38) | $240 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 14,382 ($829) | $1,732 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,209 ($415) | $1,392 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 421 ($24) | $134 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 421 ($24) | $75 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 4,961 ($286) | $314 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,225 ($128) | $80 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 105 ($6) | $11 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 142 ($8) | $24 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 22% cheaper than in Houston, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Guadalajara | Houston, Texas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 975 ($56) | $59 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 751 ($43) | $58 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,799 ($104) | $104 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,334 ($77) | $153 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 54% cheaper than in Houston, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Guadalajara | Houston, Texas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 323,715 ($18,655) | $29,413 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 ($1.38) | $0.86 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 562 ($32) | $89 | - 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 132 ($8) | $41 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 39% cheaper than in Houston, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Guadalajara | Houston, Texas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 151 ($9) | $8 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 235 ($14) | $20 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 535 ($31) | $86 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 84 ($4.86) | $8 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 59 ($3.41) | $4.07 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 67 ($3.84) | $7 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 43 ($2.50) | $4.70 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 ($1.66) | $2.17 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 268 ($15) | $32 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 49% cheaper than in Houston, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Guadalajara | Houston, Texas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 507 ($29) | $61 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 166 ($10) | $30 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 926 ($53) | $199 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 766 ($44) | $86 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 171 ($10) | $16 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 82 ($4.70) | $5.52 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 44 ($2.55) | $6 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,993 ($691) | $301 | + 130% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.24 ($0.07) | $0.37 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 800 ($46) | $71 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 73 ($4.22) | $8 | - 49% | |
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TOTAL | - 48% | ||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2023.
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