Cost of Living in Chapala
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Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 205.21 MXN | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 800.00 MXN | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 130.00 MXN | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 40.54 MXN | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 60.00 MXN | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 63.19 MXN | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 41.51 MXN | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 25.87 MXN | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 30.38 MXN | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 44.16 MXN | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 12.47 MXN | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 42.00 MXN | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 58.06 MXN | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 69.17 MXN | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 68.04 MXN | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 18.82 MXN | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 9.98 MXN | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 12.53 MXN | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 14.14 MXN | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 13.04 MXN | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 11.34 MXN | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 18.50 MXN | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 16.67 MXN | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 180.00 MXN | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 28.40 MXN | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 24.67 MXN | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 75.70 MXN | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 12.00 MXN | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | ? | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 22.50 MXN | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 80.00 MXN | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 300.00 MXN | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 24.68 MXN | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 386,990.00 MXN | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 444,716.67 MXN | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 1,006.67 MXN | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 317.01 MXN | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 482.58 MXN | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 425.52 MXN | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | ? | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 88.00 MXN | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 3,900.00 MXN | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 53,000.00 MXN | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 800.00 MXN | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 300.00 MXN | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 1,250.00 MXN | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 650.00 MXN | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 8,667.33 MXN | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 7,750.00 MXN | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 18,000.00 MXN | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 14,000.00 MXN | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,199.99 MXN | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,199.99 MXN | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | ? | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 10.40 |
Prices in Chapala
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Last update: 23 November 2025
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Last update: 23 November 2025
Sources and References
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Leave a comment:1 Comments so far
Cinda Sisnrros
on Nov 23, 2024:
I don't understand the money exchange. Can someone give me a little direction.