Cost of living in Guadalajara, Mexico

Summary of cost of living in Guadalajara

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: Mex$ 55,692
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: Mex$ 28,780
  • Cost of living in Guadalajara is more expensive than in 62% of cities in Latin America (12 out of 29)
  • Cost of living in Guadalajara is cheaper than in 79% of cities in the World (123 out of 156)
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List of prices in Guadalajara
Current as of Dec 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district Mex$ 343
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) Mex$ 172
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast Mex$ 80
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk Mex$ 30
12 eggs, large Mex$ 58
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes Mex$ 35
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese Mex$ 127
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples Mex$ 53
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes Mex$ 41
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket Mex$ 24
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality Mex$ 283
2 liters of coca-cola Mex$ 35
Bread for 2 people for 1 day Mex$ 23
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area Mex$ 25,159
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area Mex$ 14,235
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat Mex$ 966
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area Mex$ 15,997
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area Mex$ 6,821
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio Mex$ 400
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) Mex$ 366
40” flat screen tv Mex$ 4,920
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) Mex$ 2,187
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) Mex$ 99
Hourly rate for cleaning help Mex$ 112
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) Mex$ 1,056
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) Mex$ 785
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) Mex$ 1,958
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes Mex$ 1,476
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new Mex$ 379,048
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas Mex$ 24
Monthly ticket public transport Mex$ 542
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) Mex$ 131
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) Mex$ 98
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) Mex$ 218
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) Mex$ 613
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) Mex$ 94
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) Mex$ 62
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) Mex$ 73
4 rolls of toilet paper Mex$ 47
Tube of toothpaste Mex$ 31
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city Mex$ 358
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub Mex$ 444
2 tickets to the movies Mex$ 172
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) Mex$ 923
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert Mex$ 902
1 cocktail drink in downtown club Mex$ 186
Cappuccino in expat area of the city Mex$ 78
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) Mex$ 45
Ipad wi-fi 128gb Mex$ 9,817
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) Mex$ 1.83
1 month of gym membership in business district Mex$ 694
1 package of marlboro cigarettes Mex$ 73
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 393 prices entered by 44 different people.
Latest price update: December 03, 2024

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Guadalajara position in our World Ranking

the world
123rd
out of 156
latin america
12th
out of 29

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latin america
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4th
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