Chapala

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☀️ Weather Forecast

Sun Mar 1
34°C / 92°F
Low: 14°C / 56°F
Mon Mar 2
32°C / 89°F
Low: 14°C / 57°F
Tue Mar 3
31°C / 88°F
Low: 14°C / 57°F

📊 Core Metrics

Rent (1BD)
$451
Per Month (USD)
Safety Score
4.0
Out of 10
Internet
80
Mbps Avg
ℹ️ Data Accuracy & Sources

Rent: Sourced from live listings (Zyla Labs), government databases (HUD/CMHC), or regional economic estimates.
Safety: Aggregated from national crime statistics and State Department advisory levels.
Note: Prices are estimates only and may vary by neighborhood.

🌍 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)49.71 USD
  • Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)26.09 USD
  • 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre504.52 USD
  • 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre451.13 USD
  • 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre1047.78 USD
  • 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre814.94 USD
  • Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre69.85 USD
  • Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre69.85 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)17.46 USD
  • Gasoline (1 Liter)1.44 USD
  • Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)22526.66 USD
  • Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)25886.93 USD
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)3.01 USD

Food & Groceries

  • Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant13.39 USD
  • Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)22.74 USD
  • Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)7.57 USD
  • Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)1.75 USD
  • Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)3.55 USD
  • Cappuccino (Regular Size)3.48 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)2.13 USD
  • White Rice (1 lb)0.73 USD
  • Eggs (12, Large Size)2.44 USD
  • Local Cheese (1 lb)3.70 USD
  • Chicken Fillets (1 lb)2.64 USD
  • Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)3.96 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)1.08 USD
  • Bottled Water (50 oz)0.97 USD
  • Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)9.90 USD
  • Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)0.93 USD
  • Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)4.41 USD

Lifestyle & Entertainment

  • Monthly Fitness Club Membership24.20 USD
  • Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child227.02 USD
  • International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child3085.13 USD
  • Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)56.46 USD
  • Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)55.30 USD
  • Men's Leather Business Shoes37.84 USD

Other

  • Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)18.07 USD
  • Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)40.75 USD
  • Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)0.65 USD

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