🇲🇽 Mexico · #364 of 558 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Guadalajara

2.8% below the Mexico average

Ranked #364 of 558 cities · More expensive than 34.8% of cities worldwide

Compared to Mexico average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Guadalajara

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom USD 15,671/mo USD 9,575/mo 39%
3-Bedroom USD 30,600/mo USD 18,363/mo 39%
Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-2.8% Average
Rent
-0.9% Average
Groceries
-3.2% Average
Restaurants
+0.7% Average
Purchasing Power
-3.4% Average

Living in Guadalajara: What to Expect

Guadalajara is average by global standards (ranked #364 of 558 cities). It is 2.8% cheaper than the Mexico average, based on 10 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Groceries offers the best value, while Restaurants is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

Workers in Mexico earning MXN 1,008,515 gross take home MXN 63,340/month after tax (24.6% effective rate). See full Mexico tax calculator →

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