Is Monterrey more expensive than Guadalajara?

Monterrey is 12.5% more expensive than Guadalajara overall. Rent is 23.3% higher, groceries 11.8% more expensive, and restaurants 6.2% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Guadalajara or Monterrey?

Guadalajara has a purchasing power index of 47.0 while Monterrey has 60.8 (NYC = 100). Monterrey offers better purchasing power.

Vergelijking Kosten van Levensonderhoud · 2026

🇲🇽 Guadalajara vs 🇲🇽 Monterrey

2026

Monterrey is 12.5% duurder

Categorie	🇲🇽 Guadalajara	🇲🇽 Monterrey	Verschil
Kosten van Levensonderhoud	43.2	48.6	+12.5%
Huur	18.0	22.2	+23.3%
Boodschappen	47.4	53.0	+11.8%
Restaurants	50.0	53.1	+6.2%
Koopkracht	47.0	60.8	+29.4%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.