- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Mexico
- León
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in León, Mexico compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
Food | - 8% | |||
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Food in León (Mexico) is 8% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 117 | Mex$ 134 | - 13% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 83 | Mex$ 91 | - 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 62 | Mex$ 52 | + 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 14 | Mex$ 17 | - 18% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 | Mex$ 31 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 16 | Mex$ 15 | + 3% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 52 | Mex$ 58 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 32 | Mex$ 38 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 19 | Mex$ 20 | - 7% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 17 | Mex$ 15 | + 14% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 185 | Mex$ 177 | + 5% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 22 | Mex$ 22 | - 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 13 | Mex$ 19 | - 35% | |
Housing | - 14% | |||
Housing in León (Mexico) is 14% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 11,148 | Mex$ 15,772 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,428 | Mex$ 8,555 | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 893 | Mex$ 1,000 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 8,713 | Mex$ 9,884 | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 4,501 | Mex$ 4,215 | + 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 759 | Mex$ 620 | + 22% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 461 | Mex$ 432 | + 7% | |
40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,565 | Mex$ 8,435 | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,766 | Mex$ 1,783 | - 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 107 | Mex$ 36 | + 195% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 43 | Mex$ 63 | - 31% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in León (Mexico) is 1% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 694 | Mex$ 787 | - 12% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 533 | Mex$ 523 | + 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,439 | Mex$ 1,434 | + 0% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 916 | Mex$ 934 | - 2% | |
Transportation | - 13% | |||
Transportation in León (Mexico) is 13% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 235,383 | Mex$ 277,105 | - 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 15 | Mex$ 17 | - 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 438 | Mex$ 543 | - 19% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 146 | Mex$ 103 | + 41% | |
Personal Care | + 13% | |||
Personal Care in León (Mexico) is 13% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 93 | Mex$ 65 | + 42% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 206 | Mex$ 225 | - 8% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 456 | Mex$ 378 | + 21% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 45 | Mex$ 66 | - 32% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 47 | Mex$ 39 | + 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 54 | Mex$ 50 | + 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 27 | Mex$ 23 | + 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 26 | Mex$ 25 | + 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 111 | Mex$ 101 | + 10% | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in León (Mexico) is 2% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 309 | Mex$ 277 | + 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 116 | Mex$ 131 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 712 | Mex$ 734 | - 3% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 716 | Mex$ 722 | - 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 90 | Mex$ 77 | + 17% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 43 | Mex$ 47 | - 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 44 | Mex$ 31 | + 40% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 11,315 | Mex$ 11,035 | + 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.40 | Mex$ 3.25 | - 26% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 722 | Mex$ 647 | + 12% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 49 | Mex$ 47 | + 4% | |
TOTAL | - 8% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in León (Mexico) is 8% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Mex$ 44,000
in Zapopan
you would need to make just about Mex$ 40,555
in León.
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