Cost of living in Guadalajara, Mexico vs Tarlac, Philippines
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Food | + 58% | |||
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Food in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 58% more expensive than in Tarlac (Philippines) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 272 (Php637) | Php189 | + 236% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 115 (Php269) | Php136 | + 97% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 53 (Php125) | Php88 | + 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (Php49) | Php74 | - 34% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 34 (Php81) | Php69 | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 22 (Php52) | Php26 | + 101% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 71 (Php167) | Php128 | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 39 (Php92) | Php103 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 23 (Php54) | Php55 | - 2% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 25 (Php58) | Php47 | + 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 240 (Php562) | Php483 | + 16% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 28 (Php65) | Php54 | + 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 19 (Php44) | Php42 | + 5% | |
Housing | + 6% | |||
Housing in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 6% more expensive than in Tarlac (Philippines) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,522 (Php43,350) | Php26,400 | + 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 7,447 (Php17,429) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 602 (Php1,408) | Php1,997 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 8,248 (Php19,304) | Php9,290 | + 108% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,126 (Php9,658) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 473 (Php1,108) | Php2,000 | - 45% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 421 (Php985) | Php1,502 | - 34% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,877 (Php16,096) | Php18,342 | - 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,131 (Php4,987) | Php6,837 | - 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 100 (Php235) | Php273 | - 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 111 (Php261) | Php350 | - 25% | |
Clothes | + 32% | |||
Clothes in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 32% more expensive than in Tarlac (Philippines) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 868 (Php2,032) | Php1,870 | + 9% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 727 (Php1,702) | Php1,149 | + 48% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,591 (Php3,724) | Php3,393 | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,233 (Php2,886) | Php2,096 | + 38% | |
Transportation | + 7% | |||
Transportation in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 7% more expensive than in Tarlac (Philippines) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 352,458 (Php824,939) | Php1,500,000 | - 45% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (Php46) | Php47 | - 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 638 (Php1,492) | Php560 | + 166% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 131 (Php307) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 18% | |||
Personal Care in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 18% cheaper than in Tarlac (Philippines) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 93 (Php218) | Php233 | - 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 214 (Php500) | Php340 | + 47% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 481 (Php1,125) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 69 (Php161) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 52 (Php121) | Php106 | + 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 53 (Php123) | Php693 | - 82% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 33 (Php77) | Php64 | + 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 23 (Php53) | Php77 | - 31% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 204 (Php477) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 20% | |||
Entertainment in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 20% more expensive than in Tarlac (Philippines) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 268 (Php628) | Php400 | + 57% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 158 (Php369) | Php400 | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 788 (Php1,845) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 771 (Php1,804) | Php941 | + 92% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 122 (Php286) | Php120 | + 138% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 76 (Php177) | Php190 | - 7% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 38 (Php88) | Php55 | + 60% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,863 (Php23,084) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.16 (Php7) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 795 (Php1,860) | Php600 | + 210% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 60 (Php141) | Php427 | - 67% | |
TOTAL | + 16% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 16% more expensive than in Tarlac (Philippines)
For example, you would need at least Php91,936 (Mex$ 39,280) in Guadalajara to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Php79,000 in Tarlac.
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