Cost of living in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 28% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | - 7% | |||
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| Food in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 7% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Guadalajara | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 220 (123 kr) | 101 kr | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 146 (81 kr) | 85 kr | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 73 (41 kr) | 58 kr | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 25 (14 kr) | 14 kr | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 45 (25 kr) | 36 kr | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 26 (14 kr) | 30 kr | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 69 (39 kr) | 49 kr | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 49 (27 kr) | 28 kr | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 30 (17 kr) | 12 kr | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 26 (14 kr) | 16 kr | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 226 (126 kr) | 95 kr | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 38 (21 kr) | 20 kr | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 33 (18 kr) | 22 kr | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 23% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Guadalajara | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 21,645 (12,065 kr) | 13,589 kr | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 12,416 (6,921 kr) | 9,634 kr | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 882 (492 kr) | 1,053 kr | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 12,183 (6,791 kr) | 8,785 kr | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,853 (3,820 kr) | 6,374 kr | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 573 (319 kr) | 410 kr | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 502 (280 kr) | 275 kr | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,276 (3,499 kr) | 4,385 kr | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,150 (1,198 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 88 (49 kr) | 67 kr | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 90 (50 kr) | 203 kr | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 19% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Guadalajara | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 969 (540 kr) | 937 kr | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 677 (377 kr) | 400 kr | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,555 (867 kr) | 958 kr | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,365 (761 kr) | 1,079 kr | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 44% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Guadalajara | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 436,262 (243,178 kr) | 259,042 kr | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (13 kr) | 16 kr | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 412 (230 kr) | 553 kr | - 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 126 (70 kr) | 307 kr | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 9% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Guadalajara | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 59 (33 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 114 (63 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 633 (353 kr) | 207 kr | + 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 98 (55 kr) | 41 kr | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (28 kr) | 31 kr | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 56 (31 kr) | 28 kr | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 37 (21 kr) | 28 kr | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (16 kr) | 21 kr | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 181 (101 kr) | 274 kr | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 41% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Guadalajara | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 271 (151 kr) | 407 kr | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 167 (93 kr) | 264 kr | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 593 (330 kr) | 966 kr | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 662 (369 kr) | 882 kr | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 152 (85 kr) | 131 kr | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 63 (35 kr) | 40 kr | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 36 (20 kr) | 70 kr | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,679 (6,510 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.33 (0.74 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 773 (431 kr) | 286 kr | + 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 72 (40 kr) | 66 kr | - 40% | |
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TOTAL | - 28% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 532 prices entered by 73 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
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