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Cost of Living in Guadalupe
Monthly Total
$1,544
$27,020
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$536
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$34
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
$536
$9,380
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$86
$1,505
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$193
$3,378
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$96
$1,680
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$300
$5,250
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$198
$3,465
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$94
$1,645
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$41
$718
Monthly Total
$1,544
$27,020
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