Cost of living in Guadalajara (Mexico) is about the same as in Maputo (Mozambique)
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Food | + 46% | |||
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Food in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 46% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Guadalajara | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 318 (1,208 MT) | 756 MT | + 60% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 189 (720 MT) | 348 MT | + 107% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 75 (286 MT) | 435 MT | - 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (106 MT) | 92 MT | + 15% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 48 (181 MT) | 117 MT | + 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 27 (102 MT) | 78 MT | + 31% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 76 (290 MT) | 317 MT | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 53 (201 MT) | 136 MT | + 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 30 (116 MT) | 55 MT | + 110% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 28 (106 MT) | 69 MT | + 54% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 248 (942 MT) | 585 MT | + 61% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 37 (140 MT) | 82 MT | + 70% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 24 (92 MT) | 24 MT | + 290% | |
Housing | - 37% | |||
Housing in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 37% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Guadalajara | Maputo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,991 (75,944 MT) | 114,058 MT | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 11,433 (43,431 MT) | 44,659 MT | - 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 582 (2,211 MT) | 2,970 MT | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 13,813 (52,473 MT) | 63,171 MT | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,750 (25,643 MT) | 30,892 MT | - 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 449 (1,704 MT) | 1,300 MT | + 31% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 395 (1,500 MT) | 3,196 MT | - 53% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 4,490 (17,056 MT) | 30,446 MT | - 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,225 (8,451 MT) | 7,673 MT | + 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 105 (398 MT) | 269 MT | + 48% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 142 (538 MT) | 2,296 MT | - 77% | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 15% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 893 (3,392 MT) | 2,816 MT | + 20% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 768 (2,917 MT) | 2,738 MT | + 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,818 (6,906 MT) | 4,456 MT | + 55% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,551 (5,891 MT) | 5,593 MT | + 5% | |
Transportation | + 22% | |||
Transportation in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 22% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 357,558 (1,358,322 MT) | 694,621 MT | + 96% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 (90 MT) | 79 MT | + 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 499 (1,897 MT) | 1,522 MT | + 25% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 139 (527 MT) | 1,083 MT | - 51% | |
Personal Care | + 29% | |||
Personal Care in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 29% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Guadalajara | Maputo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 83 (316 MT) | 269 MT | + 18% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 235 (893 MT) | 568 MT | + 57% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 626 (2,379 MT) | 2,304 MT | + 3% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 85 (323 MT) | 313 MT | + 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 59 (223 MT) | 173 MT | + 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 72 (275 MT) | 252 MT | + 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 43 (165 MT) | 119 MT | + 39% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (109 MT) | 119 MT | - 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 310 (1,177 MT) | 551 MT | + 114% | |
Entertainment | + 10% | |||
Entertainment in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 10% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Guadalajara | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 391 (1,485 MT) | 1,494 MT | - 1% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 158 (601 MT) | 730 MT | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 926 (3,517 MT) | 1,400 MT | + 151% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 736 (2,797 MT) | 2,361 MT | + 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 183 (696 MT) | 325 MT | + 114% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 76 (289 MT) | 197 MT | + 47% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 (158 MT) | 75 MT | + 111% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,144 (38,536 MT) | 43,072 MT | - 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.25 (4.75 MT) | 4.20 MT | + 13% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 685 (2,601 MT) | 3,023 MT | - 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 73 (277 MT) | 127 MT | + 118% | |
TOTAL | + 3% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 726 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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