Guadalajara
Mexico
Updated on October 02, 2025
Overview
Guadalajara offers affordable housing and a low cost of living. The job market is growing in tech and manufacturing. Healthcare access is good with public and private options. The climate is warm with dry winters. Public transport is limited but improving; many use cars or bikes. The city is generally safe with a strong cultural identity and active community life.
Average cost of living€979.82
Quality of Life70/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€325.00
1-bed flat (center)€585.20
1-bed flat (outside)€380.07
3-bed flat (center)€1,146.00
3-bed flat (outside)€733.56
Buying House
sqm in city center€2,079.00
sqm outside center€1,665.00
Utilities
Basic utilities€26.57
Internet€23.18
Mobile plan€20.68
Transportation
One-way ticket€0.45
Monthly pass€22.66
Taxi start€2.27
Gasoline (1 l)€1.12
Leisure
Cinema ticket€4.17
Fitness club€28.78
Education
Preschool (month)€161.87
Intl. primary (year)€10,066.00
Demographics
Population 1,529,591
Metropolitan area population 5,200,000
Metropolitan area —
Advantages
- ✓ Affordable housing and living costs
- ✓ Growing job market
- ✓ Good healthcare access
- ✓ Warm climate
- ✓ Strong cultural identity
Disadvantages
- × Limited public transport
- × Traffic congestion
- × Safety varies by area
- × Air pollution concerns
- × Infrastructure development ongoing