Cost of living in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 43% cheaper than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States)
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| Food | - 28% | |||
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| Food in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 28% cheaper than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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| Guadalajara | Colorado Springs, Colorado | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 248 ($14) | $22 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 161 ($9) | $9 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 74 ($4.17) | $4.68 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 24 ($1.38) | $0.98 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 43 ($2.44) | $4.92 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 26 ($1.47) | $5.46 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 66 ($3.74) | $6 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 46 ($2.63) | $4.28 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 30 ($1.69) | $1.68 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 28 ($1.57) | $2.61 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 234 ($13) | $18 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 35 ($1.96) | $3.05 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 36 ($2.04) | $1.68 | + 22% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 58% cheaper than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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| Guadalajara | Colorado Springs, Colorado | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 21,121 ($1,194) | $2,488 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 11,647 ($659) | $1,564 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 705 ($40) | $185 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 12,519 ($708) | $1,474 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,646 ($376) | $1,166 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 462 ($26) | $115 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 481 ($27) | $49 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 4,977 ($281) | $291 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,958 ($111) | $167 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 92 ($5.18) | $13 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 103 ($5.83) | $36 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 5% cheaper than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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| Guadalajara | Colorado Springs, Colorado | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 939 ($53) | $43 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 699 ($40) | $43 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,682 ($95) | $94 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,486 ($84) | $119 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 41% cheaper than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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| Guadalajara | Colorado Springs, Colorado | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 439,757 ($24,867) | $21,367 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 ($1.31) | $0.91 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 423 ($24) | $66 | - 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 148 ($8) | $24 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 34% cheaper than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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| Guadalajara | Colorado Springs, Colorado | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 82 ($4.63) | $6 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 111 ($6) | $13 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 535 ($30) | $110 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 103 ($5.80) | $6 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 73 ($4.13) | $3.18 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 74 ($4.18) | $3.61 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 43 ($2.44) | $3.85 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 32 ($1.80) | $1.38 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 282 ($16) | $19 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 50% cheaper than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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| Guadalajara | Colorado Springs, Colorado | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 372 ($21) | $48 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 171 ($10) | $29 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 604 ($34) | $85 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 666 ($38) | $94 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 155 ($9) | $12 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 65 ($3.65) | $4.61 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 37 ($2.12) | $7 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,780 ($666) | $409 | + 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.36 ($0.08) | $0.39 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 813 ($46) | $53 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 72 ($4.07) | $9 | - 53% | |
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TOTAL | - 43% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 743 prices entered by 73 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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