Cost of Living

Zapopan, Mexico

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

CheapestNew York = 100
27/ 10073% cheaper than New York
$972/mo
Median Income
56/100
Safety
28%
Income Tax
subtropical highland
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

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

Housing
62/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$921/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$669/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,669/month
Food & Groceries
45/100
Milk (1 liter)$1/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.7/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$0.91/kg
Transportation
48/100
Monthly Transit Pass$29/month
One-Way Ticket$0.55/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.2/km
Utilities
42/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$133/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$34/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$22/month
Healthcare
58/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$65/visit
Dentist Visit$80/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
Education
52/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$400/month
International Primary School (yearly)$5,893/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$350/course
Entertainment
48/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$4.66/ticket
Theater Ticket$35/ticket
Museum Entry$12/ticket
Clothing
52/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$45.75/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$25.35/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$95.03/pair
Personal Care
42/100
Haircut (Men)$15/cut
Haircut (Women)$30/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$4/bottle
Dining Out
50/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$12/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$50/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$7.5/meal
Childcare
55/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$600/month
Babysitter (per hour)$12/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$16/pack
Fitness & Sports
48/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$44/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$13.75/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$6/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

53 Mbps
Internet Speed
$170
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
62/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Andares, Puerta de Hierro, Ciudad del Sol

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zapopan cheap to live in?

Zapopan has a cost of living index of 27/100, where New York = 100. It is 73% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $960–$1,344 per month.

How much does rent cost in Zapopan?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Zapopan costs approximately $921/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $669/month.

Is Zapopan good for digital nomads?

Zapopan has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 53 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $170/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Zapopan?

The median net monthly salary in Zapopan is approximately $972 USD. The income tax rate is around 28%.

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

Zapopan (cost index 27) is 73% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,825/month by moving from New York to Zapopan.

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