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Cost of Living in Guadalajara

Monthly Total

$1,856

$32,480

Housing (1BR Mid-range)

$528

Daily Spend (ex. rent)

$44

Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.

Monthly Cost Breakdown

Housing (Rent)

1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood

$528

$9,240

Utilities

Electric, water, gas, and internet

$134

$2,345

Groceries

Groceries from supermarkets

$127

$2,223

Dining Out

Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month

$168

$2,940

Transportation

Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month

$480

$8,400

Lifestyle & Entertainment

Entertainment, occasional cleaning service

$230

$4,025

Healthcare

Basic private health insurance

$156

$2,730

Phone & Subscriptions

Phone plan and streaming subscriptions

$33

$578

Monthly Total

$1,856

$32,480

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