Cost of Living in Zapopan, Mexico

Zapopan has a cost of living index of 42/100 (New York = 100). It is 58% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

42/100
Cost Index
$925/mo
Median Income
43/100
Safety Index
temperate subtropical
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 50/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$606/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$368/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$982/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 45/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.29/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$2.37/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.62/kg
Dining OutScore: 45/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$9.06/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$38.06/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$7/meal
TransportationScore: 40/100
Monthly Transit Pass$24.55/month
One-Way Ticket$0.47/trip
Taxi (1 km)$2.33/km
UtilitiesScore: 40/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$75/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$35/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$20/month
HealthcareScore: 60/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$60/visit
Dentist Visit$80/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
EntertainmentScore: 45/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$10/ticket
Theater Ticket$35/ticket
Museum Entry$12/ticket
FitnessScore: 45/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$35/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$18/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$6/entry
Personal CareScore: 40/100
Haircut (Men)$15/cut
Haircut (Women)$30/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$4/bottle
ClothingScore: 50/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$55/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$35/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$75/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

75 Mbps
Internet Speed
$150
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
60/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Puerta de Hierro, Andares, Jardines Universidad

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zapopan cheap to live in?

Zapopan has a cost of living index of 42/100, where New York = 100. It is 58% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $840–$1,176 per month.

How much does rent cost in Zapopan?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Zapopan costs approximately $606/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $368/month.

Is Zapopan good for digital nomads?

Zapopan has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 75 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $150/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Zapopan?

The median net monthly salary in Zapopan is approximately $925 USD. The income tax rate is around 20%.

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

Zapopan (cost index 42) is 58% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,450/month by moving from New York to Zapopan.

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