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Colima vs Guadalajara

Mexico vs Mexico · 164 km apart

Colima

Mexico

$9,250 ($500)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Guadalajara

Mexico

$12,081 ($653)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseColimaGuadalajaraCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$5.10$6.53Colima
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$20.40$26.11Colima
Cappuccino$1.53$1.96Colima
Monthly groceries (single person)$116$148Colima
Monthly public transport pass$18.70$23.94Colima
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$49.30$63.10Colima
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$14.28$18.28Colima
Fitness club membership$14.28$18.28Colima
Cinema ticket$3.74$4.79Colima
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$230$313Colima
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$160$218Colima
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$480$654Colima
Total single-person budget$500$653Colima
Average net salary$750$960

Verdict

Colima is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Colima runs about $500 versus $653 in Guadalajara — a difference of roughly 31%.

Salary-adjusted, Guadalajara leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Colima  ·  Full cost of living in Guadalajara

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colima cheaper than Guadalajara?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $500 per month in Colima versus $653 in Guadalajara — about 31% less.
How far is Colima from Guadalajara?
The straight-line distance between Colima and Guadalajara is approximately 164 km (102 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Colima or Guadalajara?
The estimated average net salary is $750 in Colima and $960 in Guadalajara. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $250 in Colima versus $307 in Guadalajara per month.