Mexico
Cost of living in Guadalajara
Guadalajara is the capital of Jalisco and one of Mexico's largest metropolitan areas, at about 1,560 m. It is a center for electronics and software companies, and its light rail network connects the city with Zapopan and Tlaquepaque.
What it costs to live in Guadalajara
On an average lifestyle in a 1-bed apartment, Guadalajara comes to an estimated $1,140 a month: the 12th lowest of 19 cities and 6% above the median of this dataset ($1,073). Rent makes up 51% of the total. Compared with the median city, you would spend more on coworking. You would spend less on internet.
| Lifestyle | Room | 1-bed apartment | Family apartment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frugal | $515 | $787 | $1,165 |
| Average | $858 | $1,140 | $1,620 |
| Comfortable | $1,257 | $1,639 | $2,279 |
Every figure is a modeled estimate in US dollars, not an individually observed price. Q1–Q2 2026 data, not re-verified since. Methodology
Your budget in Guadalajara
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Monthly breakdown by category
One person, 1-bed apartment, average lifestyle. Median = the middle city of all 19.
| Category | Guadalajara | % of total | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | $580 | 51% | $540 |
| Groceries | $215 | 19% | $200 |
| Transport | $40 | 4% | $40 |
| Utilities | $55 | 5% | $58 |
| Internet | $25 | 2% | $28 |
| Coworking | $115 | 10% | $100 |
| Entertainment | $110 | 10% | $100 |
| Total per month | $1,140 | 100% | $1,073 |
Housing in Guadalajara
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Moving to Guadalajara
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