Cost of living in Guadalajara (Mexico) is about the same as in Malé (Maldives)
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Food | + 22% | |||
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Food in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 22% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Guadalajara | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 318 (293 Rufiyaa) | 163 Rufiyaa | + 80% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 189 (175 Rufiyaa) | 136 Rufiyaa | + 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 75 (69 Rufiyaa) | 60 Rufiyaa | + 16% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (26 Rufiyaa) | 29 Rufiyaa | - 11% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 48 (44 Rufiyaa) | 25 Rufiyaa | + 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 27 (25 Rufiyaa) | 40 Rufiyaa | - 38% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 76 (70 Rufiyaa) | 117 Rufiyaa | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 53 (49 Rufiyaa) | 55 Rufiyaa | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 30 (28 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | + 33% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 28 (26 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 248 (229 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 37 (34 Rufiyaa) | 32 Rufiyaa | + 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 24 (22 Rufiyaa) | 23 Rufiyaa | - 3% | |
Housing | - 20% | |||
Housing in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 20% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Guadalajara | Malé | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,991 (18,429 Rufiyaa) | 27,086 Rufiyaa | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 11,433 (10,539 Rufiyaa) | 18,971 Rufiyaa | - 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 582 (537 Rufiyaa) | 2,695 Rufiyaa | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 13,813 (12,734 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,750 (6,223 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 449 (414 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 395 (364 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 4,490 (4,139 Rufiyaa) | 7,117 Rufiyaa | - 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,225 (2,051 Rufiyaa) | 2,671 Rufiyaa | - 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 105 (97 Rufiyaa) | 121 Rufiyaa | - 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 142 (131 Rufiyaa) | 111 Rufiyaa | + 18% | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Guadalajara (Mexico) is about the same as in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Guadalajara | Malé | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 893 (823 Rufiyaa) | 820 Rufiyaa | + 0% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 768 (708 Rufiyaa) | 750 Rufiyaa | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,818 (1,676 Rufiyaa) | 1,398 Rufiyaa | + 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,551 (1,430 Rufiyaa) | 1,150 Rufiyaa | + 24% | |
Transportation | - 3% | |||
Transportation in Guadalajara (Mexico) is about the same as in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Guadalajara | Malé | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 357,558 (329,623 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 (22 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | + 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 499 (460 Rufiyaa) | 474 Rufiyaa | - 3% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 139 (128 Rufiyaa) | 206 Rufiyaa | - 38% | |
Personal Care | + 23% | |||
Personal Care in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 23% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Guadalajara | Malé | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 83 (77 Rufiyaa) | 71 Rufiyaa | + 8% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 235 (217 Rufiyaa) | 159 Rufiyaa | + 36% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 626 (577 Rufiyaa) | 346 Rufiyaa | + 67% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 85 (78 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 59 (54 Rufiyaa) | 51 Rufiyaa | + 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 72 (67 Rufiyaa) | 58 Rufiyaa | + 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 43 (40 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | - 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (27 Rufiyaa) | 28 Rufiyaa | - 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 310 (286 Rufiyaa) | 84 Rufiyaa | + 242% | |
Entertainment | - 2% | |||
Entertainment in Guadalajara (Mexico) is about the same as in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Guadalajara | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 391 (360 Rufiyaa) | 301 Rufiyaa | + 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 158 (146 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 926 (854 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 736 (679 Rufiyaa) | 491 Rufiyaa | + 38% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 183 (169 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 76 (70 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | + 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 (38 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,144 (9,351 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.25 (1.15 Rufiyaa) | 1.42 Rufiyaa | - 19% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 685 (631 Rufiyaa) | 988 Rufiyaa | - 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 73 (67 Rufiyaa) | 87 Rufiyaa | - 23% | |
TOTAL | - 2% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 616 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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