YdelaT, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons | Original Source

Chapala

Mexico 🕒 11:37:42 PM (UTC-6 CST)

Local Highlights

Explore the history, neighborhoods, food, and culture of Chapala.

📖 Read Wikivoyage Travel Guide 📺 Watch City Videos

☀️ Weather Forecast

Tue May 5
34°C / 94°F
Low: 17°C / 62°F
Wed May 6
35°C / 95°F
Low: 18°C / 64°F
Thu May 7
36°C / 97°F
Low: 17°C / 63°F

📊 Core Metrics

Adjusted ⓘ
Rent (1BD)
$477
Per Month (USD)
Safety Score
7.2
Excellent
Fixed Internet
120
Ultra Fast (Mbps)
ℹ️ Data Accuracy & Sources

Rent: Sourced from live listings (Zyla Labs), government databases (HUD/CMHC), or regional economic models.
Safety & Internet: Sourced from open data initiatives including the Measurement Lab (M-Lab) and public government/NGO safety indices.
Note: Prices and metrics are estimates only and may vary by specific neighborhood or provider.

🌍 Demographics

  • Population21,596
  • RegionJalisco
  • ClimateTropical Savanna
  • ElevationN/A

💰 Cost of Living Breakdown

Housing & Utilities

  • Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)49.60 USD
  • Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)26.03 USD
  • 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre503.42 USD
  • 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre450.14 USD
  • 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre1045.49 USD
  • 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre813.16 USD
  • Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre69.70 USD
  • Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre69.70 USD

Transportation

  • One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)0.70 USD
  • Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)1.31 USD
  • Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)1.92 USD
  • Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)17.42 USD
  • Gasoline (1 Liter)1.44 USD
  • Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)22477.46 USD
  • Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)25830.39 USD
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)3.01 USD

Food & Groceries

  • Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant13.36 USD
  • Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)22.69 USD
  • Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)7.55 USD
  • Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)1.74 USD
  • Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)3.54 USD
  • Cappuccino (Regular Size)3.47 USD
  • Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)1.70 USD
  • Bottled Water (12 oz)1.21 USD
  • Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)1.55 USD
  • Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)2.12 USD
  • White Rice (1 lb)0.72 USD
  • Eggs (12, Large Size)2.44 USD
  • Local Cheese (1 lb)3.69 USD
  • Chicken Fillets (1 lb)2.63 USD
  • Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)3.95 USD
  • Apples (1 lb)1.05 USD
  • Bananas (1 lb)0.63 USD
  • Oranges (1 lb)0.73 USD
  • Tomatoes (1 lb)0.91 USD
  • Potatoes (1 lb)0.76 USD
  • Onions (1 lb)0.66 USD
  • Lettuce (1 Head)1.07 USD
  • Bottled Water (50 oz)0.96 USD
  • Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)9.87 USD
  • Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)0.93 USD
  • Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)4.40 USD

Lifestyle & Entertainment

  • Monthly Fitness Club Membership24.14 USD
  • Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child226.52 USD
  • International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child3078.39 USD
  • Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)56.34 USD
  • Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)55.18 USD
  • Men's Leather Business Shoes37.75 USD

Other

  • Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)18.03 USD
  • Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)40.66 USD

☑️ Move-Abroad Checklist

↑