Cost of Living in Guadalajara

Complete monthly cost breakdown for digital nomads in Guadalajara, Mexico

Average Monthly Cost
$1,500
per month
Budget
$800
Mid-Range
$1,250
Comfortable
$2,220

💰 Detailed Cost Breakdown

Monthly costs in USD by lifestyle tier

CategoryBudgetMid-RangeComfortable
🏠 Accommodation$440$550$800
🍽️ Food & Dining$230$310$720
💻 Coworking$0$140$200
🚇 Transport$30$50$100
🎯 Entertainment$50$100$200
📱 Other$50$100$200
TOTAL$800$1,250$2,220

🏷️ Specific Prices

🏠 Accommodation

1BR Apartment (Center)$800/mo
1BR Apartment (Outside)$550/mo
Hostel$18/night
Airbnb$1100/mo

🍽️ Food & Drinks

Local Meal$7
Mid-range Restaurant$18
Weekly Groceries$45
Coffee$2.75
Beer$N/A

💼 Work & Utilities

Coworking (Monthly)$200
SIM Card (Data)$15/mo
Gym Membership$30/mo

How Guadalajara Compares

-36%
vs North America
average
-15%
vs Global
nomad avg
🇲🇽Guadalajara$1,500/mo
North America Average$2,335/mo
Global Nomad Average$1,773/mo
This cityRegional avgGlobal avg

💡 Money-Saving Tips for Guadalajara

  • Look for apartments outside the city center - often 20-30% cheaper
  • Use local supermarkets instead of imported goods stores
  • Try coworking day passes before committing to monthly memberships
  • Negotiate monthly rates on Airbnb for stays longer than 28 days

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