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Cost of Living Comparison (2026)
Mexico City is 10% cheaper than Guadalajara
| Lifestyle | 🇲🇽 Mexico City | 🇲🇽 Guadalajara | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $700/mo | $650/mo | -7% |
| Moderate | $1,000/mo | $900/mo | -10% |
| Comfortable | $1,500/mo | $1,350/mo | -10% |
Estimates for a single person. Based on World Bank PPP data and national statistics.
| Category | 🇲🇽 Mexico City | 🇲🇽 Guadalajara | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing (1-bed, center) | $950/mo | $600/mo | -37% |
| Groceries & Food | $200/mo | $180/mo | -10% |
| Dining Out | $100/mo | $80/mo | -20% |
| Transport | $18/mo | $20/mo | +11% |
| Utilities & Internet | $100/mo | $90/mo | -10% |
| Healthcare | $80/mo | $72/mo | -10% |
| Leisure & Personal | $70/mo | $63/mo | -10% |
Sources: INEGI (Mexico), World Bank / INEGI (Mexico), World Bank. Updated Jan 2026.
| Item | 🇲🇽 Mexico City | 🇲🇽 Guadalajara | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loaf of bread (500g) | $2 | $2 | -11% |
| Milk (1 liter) | $1 | $1 | -8% |
| Eggs (12) | $2 | $2 | -5% |
| Chicken breast (1 kg) | $5 | $4 | -9% |
| Rice (1 kg) | $1 | $1 | -10% |
| Apples (1 kg) | $2 | $1 | -43% |
| Item | 🇲🇽 Mexico City | 🇲🇽 Guadalajara | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street taco (single) | $1 | $4 | +583% |
| Comida corrida (set lunch) | $4 | $6 | +49% |
| Fast food combo meal | $6 | $2 | -63% |
| Cappuccino | $3 | $2 | -21% |
| Item | 🇲🇽 Mexico City | 🇲🇽 Guadalajara | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment, center | $750 | $600 | -20% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside | $450 | $400 | -11% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, center | $1,500 | $1,100 | -27% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside | $900 | $700 | -22% |
| Item | 🇲🇽 Mexico City | 🇲🇽 Guadalajara | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly transit pass (Metro) | $16 | $20 | +25% |
| Taxi start | $1 | $1 | +56% |
| Item | 🇲🇽 Mexico City | 🇲🇽 Guadalajara | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity, water, garbage (85m²) | $55 | $50 | -9% |
| Internet (60+ Mbps) | $25 | $23 | -8% |
| Item | 🇲🇽 Mexico City | 🇲🇽 Guadalajara | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gym membership (monthly) | $30 | $25 | -17% |
| Cinema ticket | $4 | $4 | -13% |
| Item | 🇲🇽 Mexico City | 🇲🇽 Guadalajara | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haircut (men) | $6 | $5 | -19% |
Explore more: Mexico City city guide | Guadalajara city guide | Mexico