Mexico
Mexico's cultural heartland, birthplace of tequila and mariachi music. A tech-savvy city with colonial charm, a lively arts scene, and warm, welcoming locals.
#90 of 250
21% above average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 1 747
Based on NYC = 100 index
Guadalajara is the 90. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 1 747 for one adult.
Most of that goes on housing, which runs 6% above the median city and adds $ 65 a month: 1br apartment (city-wide) $ 1 106, 3br apartment (city-wide) $ 2 191.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is entertainment, 47% below the median: fitness club (monthly) $ 13, cinema ticket $ 3. You also get off lightly on transportation.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
47 prices on this page come from live scrapers (13 sources, observed September 28, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Guadalajara, Mexico. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/guadalajara. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (city-wide) | 1,106.25 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | MercadoLibre Inmuebles |
| 3BR Apartment (city-wide) | 2,191.02 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | MercadoLibre Inmuebles |
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 8.27 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Pork (1kg) | 8.49 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Beef (1kg) | 11.19 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 10.87 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 5.23 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Milk (1 liter) | 1.40 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Yogurt (150g) | 1.36 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Cheese (1kg) | 8.31 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Butter (200g) | 2.75 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Eggs (12) | 1.30 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Bread (500g) | 1.28 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Bread Roll (1pc) | 0.11 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Pasta (500g) | 1.31 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Rice (1kg) | 1.36 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Oats (500g) | 1.16 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 2.21 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 1.64 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 2.88 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Carrots (1kg) | 1.36 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Onions (1kg) | 1.79 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Garlic (1kg) | 2.90 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.04 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Apples (1kg) | 3.28 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Banana (1kg) | 1.92 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Oranges (1kg) | 2.48 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Lentils (1kg) | 2.05 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 2.38 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 2.24 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Flour (1kg) | 0.91 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Sugar (1kg) | 2.43 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Coffee (250g) | 4.78 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 0.68 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 2.20 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Cappuccino | 4.93 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Local Restaurant Menus |
| Imported Beer (0.33L) | 2.96 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Pub & Bar Drinks Menus |
| One-way Ticket | 0.60 / trip | 1 | 2026-10-13 | City Transit Fares |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.31 / liter | 1 | 2026-10-13 | National fuel price sources |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 13.35 / month | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Gym Chains, Americas Entertainment Chains |
| Doctor Visit (15 min) | 32.87 / visit | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Private Clinics & Telehealth |
| Cold Medicine (6 days) | 2.27 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Online Pharmacies (API), Global Local Pharmacies |
| Antibiotics (12 doses) | 2.14 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Global Local Pharmacies |
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 60.20 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Americas Local Fashion Stores |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 60.20 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Americas Local Fashion Stores |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 108.77 / pair | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Americas Local Fashion Stores, Nike.com (live) |
| Business Shoes (Leather) | 84.52 / pair | 1 | 2026-09-28 | Americas Local Fashion Stores |
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