Cost of Living

Guadalajara, Mexico

Live cost-of-living data for Guadalajara — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
17/ 10083% cheaper than New York
$1,400/mo
Median Income
42/100
Safety
18%
Income Tax
subtropical highland
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
45/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$902/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$551/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,745/month
Food & Groceries
48/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.3/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.8/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.5/kg
Transportation
40/100
Monthly Transit Pass$32/month
One-Way Ticket$0.58/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.2/km
Utilities
35/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$50/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$35/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$22/month
Healthcare
65/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$65/visit
Dentist Visit$70/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$10/course
Education
50/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$400/month
International Primary School (yearly)$8,500/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$350/course
Entertainment
48/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$8/ticket
Theater Ticket$28/ticket
Museum Entry$10/ticket
Clothing
50/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$50/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$32/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$75/pair
Personal Care
42/100
Haircut (Men)$15/cut
Haircut (Women)$30/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$4/bottle
Dining Out
48/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$12/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$48/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$7/meal
Childcare
55/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$600/month
Babysitter (per hour)$12/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$15/pack
Fitness & Sports
48/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$35/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$16/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$6/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

85 Mbps
Internet Speed
$120
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
72/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Colonia Americana, Providencia, Chapalita

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Guadalajara cheap to live in?

Guadalajara has a cost of living index of 17/100, where New York = 100. It is 83% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $620–$868 per month.

How much does rent cost in Guadalajara?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Guadalajara costs approximately $902/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $551/month.

Is Guadalajara good for digital nomads?

Guadalajara has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 85 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $120/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Guadalajara?

The median net monthly salary in Guadalajara is approximately $1,400 USD. The income tax rate is around 18%.

How does Guadalajara compare to New York for cost of living?

Guadalajara (cost index 17) is 83% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $2,075/month by moving from New York to Guadalajara.

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