Guadalajara ranks 2nd of 6 priced cities in Mexico on cost — $1,065 a month in essentials, 12% above Playa del Carmen, the cheapest. The average net salary of $785 covers that 0.7×. 105.6 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at municipality level. PM2.5 averages 11.5 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 18°C, May 25°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $509 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $898 |
| Groceries | $157 |
| Dining out | $286 |
| Utilities | $81 |
| Local transport | $32 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,065 |
| Avg net salary | $785 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,005 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,715 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Guadalajara, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $14.25 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $48.46 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $9.41 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.89 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $2.85 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $5.39 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.83 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.32 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.82 |
| White bread, 500 g | $2.70 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.72 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.51 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $10.38 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $9.80 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.95 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.68 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.87 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $2.05 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.86 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.15 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.63 |
| Monthly transit pass | $31.93 |
| Taxi start | $2.28 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.43 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.53 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $48.55 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $32.02 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $23.62 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $31.59 |
| Cinema, one seat | $6.84 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Guadalajara has 105.6 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (municipality level). That is the 4th-highest of 6 Mexico cities we track. Mexico's national figure is 97.4, so Guadalajara runs 8 above the country as a whole.
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A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17.6°C | 15.9°C | 48% | 40% | 6 mm |
| Feb | 19.3°C | 17.7°C | 45% | 32% | 11 mm |
| Mar | 21.6°C | 19.9°C | 38% | 27% | 12 mm |
| Apr | 23.6°C | 21.9°C | 34% | 39% | 2 mm |
| May | 25.3°C | 24.4°C | 38% | 32% | 16 mm |
| Jun | 24.5°C | 25.6°C | 59% | 59% | 113 mm |
| Jul | 22.3°C | 24.5°C | 73% | 75% | 222 mm |
| Aug | 22.2°C | 24.3°C | 75% | 74% | 188 mm |
| Sep | 22.1°C | 24°C | 74% | 72% | 164 mm |
| Oct | 21.2°C | 22°C | 66% | 57% | 62 mm |
| Nov | 19.9°C | 19.5°C | 57% | 37% | 17 mm |
| Dec | 17.8°C | 16.5°C | 53% | 42% | 11 mm |
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