Guadalajara

Guadalajara has the third-largest economy and industrial infrastructure in Mexico and contributes 37% of the state of Jalisco's total gross production. Its economic base is strong and well-diversified, mainly based on commerce and services.

Founded: 1542
Population: 1.3m
Area: 151 km²
Average salary: $818.20
Elevation: 1566 m
Timezone: UTC−6

Cost of Living in Guadalajara

Last Update: February 2023

Rent Per Month

Price

Range

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

$520.61

$323.14$807.84

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

$346.48

$215.42$646.27

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

$1,120.08

$861.70$1,507.97

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

$753.99

$430.85$1,238.69

Buy Apartment Price

Price

Range

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

$1,648.75

$1,077.12$2,423.53

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

$883.24

$592.42$1,319.48

Utilities (Monthly)

Price

Range

1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans)

$0.08

$0.05$0.13

Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment

$49.03

$24.97$114.44

Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)

$30.43

$24.24$43.03

Markets

Price

Range

Apples (1kg)

$2.67

$1.40$3.55

Banana (1kg)

$1.31

$0.97$1.88

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

$10.16

$8.08$18.85

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

$10.77

$5.33$13.46

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$7.41

$4.31$9.42

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

$3.77

$3.23$4.04

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.33

$0.97$1.88

Eggs (regular) (12)

$1.81

$1.24$2.59

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.92

$1.62$4.31

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.94

$0.54$1.88

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

$2.01

$0.75$2.69

Local Cheese (1kg)

$6.73

$3.77$12.93

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

$1.20

$0.86$1.53

Onion (1kg)

$1.26

$0.65$2.42

Oranges (1kg)

$1.25

$0.54$1.78

Potato (1kg)

$1.62

$0.65$2.29

Rice (white), (1kg)

$1.57

$1.08$2.15

Tomato (1kg)

$1.32

$0.81$2.42

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.96

$0.65$1.35

Transportation

Price

Range

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.24

$1.18$1.29

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$18.85

$16.16$21.54

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

$0.54

$0.51$0.67

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$9.96

$8.08$10.77

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

$0.54

$0.51$1.08

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$1.62

$1.18$2.69

Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)

$20,808.51

$19,749.08$21,542.49

Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)

$15,456.74

$15,349.03$20,459.98

Clothing And Shoes

Price

Range

1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$46.58

$26.93$64.63

1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes

$75.19

$53.86$107.66

1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)

$81.62

$48.47$134.64

1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)

$37.92

$17.23$64.63

Restaurants

Price

Range

Cappuccino (regular)

$2.59

$1.62$3.77

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.01

$0.81$1.62

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$1.88

$1.08$3.23

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.23

$1.88$4.31

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

$6.46

$4.85$8.08

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

$32.31

$21.54$64.63

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

$8.08

$4.31$16.16

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.67

$0.54$1.08

Childcare

Price

Range

International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child

$5,526.37

$3,968.13$6,462.75

Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child

$225.52

$134.64$323.14

Sports And Leisure

Price

Range

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

$4.58

$4.04$8.08

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

$31.69

$18.85$45.78

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

$21.54

$13.46$26.93

Salaries And Financing

Price

Range

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$818.20

Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate

10.66

8.514.5

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