🇲🇽 Mexico · #361 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Guadalajara

2.3% below the Mexico average

Ranked #361 of 538 cities · More expensive than 32.9% 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
-2.3% Average
Rent
+0.7% Average
Groceries
-0.8% Average
Restaurants
-2.4% Average
Purchasing Power
-6.0% Average

Living in Guadalajara: What to Expect

Guadalajara is average by global standards (ranked #361 of 538 cities). It is 2.3% cheaper than the Mexico average, based on 7 cities.

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

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

Workers in Mexico earning MXN 1,005,324 gross take home MXN 62,368/month after tax (25.6% effective rate). See full Mexico tax calculator →

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