General Country Information ๐
In numbersโฆ ๐
Weather โ
Language and Education ๐ฌ
Well-being ๐
Safety ๐ฎ
Transportation โ๏ธ
Costs and Prices ๐ค
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods ๐ฐ
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.5 |
| Cigarettes | $4 |
| Burger | $4 |
| Coffee | $2 |
| Beer | $2 |
Accomedation Costs ๐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $250/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $50/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $100/night |
Transportation Costs ๐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $5/10km |
| Petrol | $0.90/l |
| Rental car | $30/day |
| Public transportation | $5/daypass |
| Bike rental | $5/day |
Taxes ๐ธ
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 20% |
| Vat | 16% |
Average Income ๐ผ
| Income | $10000 |
Tipping ๐๏ธ
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10-15% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10-15% |
| Coffeeshop | 10-15% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital ๐ค
| Internet speed | 17.91/MBits |
| Tld | .mx |
| Free wifi | 7/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 70% |
| Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity ๐
| Power grid | 95% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type A, Type B |
Shopping ๐
Opening Times ๐ฐ
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 8:00 PM |
| Opening times | 9:00 AM |
Most popular Stores ๐ช
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Amazon |
| Supermarket | Walmart |
| Pharmacy | Farmacias del Ahorro |
| Drugstore | Farmacias Guadalajara |
Fun and Relaxation ๐
Bars and Nightlife ๐บ
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | Varies by municipality |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 8/10 |
| Bars | 8/10 |
Parks and leisure ๐ข
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 7/10 |
| Public Parks | 8/10 |
| Swimming | 9/10 |
Sports โฝ
| Most popular Sport | Soccer |
Food ๐๏ธ
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Tacos | Corn or wheat tortillas filled with various meats, vegetables, and toppings | 1-3 |
| Burritos | Large flour tortillas filled with meat, beans, rice, and various toppings | 5-8 |
| Enchiladas | Corn tortillas filled with meat or cheese, topped with a chili sauce | 6-9 |
| Tamales | Corn dough filled with meat or vegetables, wrapped in corn husks and steamed | 2-4 |
| Pozole | A soup made with hominy, meat, and vegetables | 4-6 |
| Mole | A complex sauce made with chili peppers, spices, and chocolate, served over meat or vegetables | 7-10 |
| Churros | Fried dough pastries dusted with cinnamon sugar | 2-3 |
| Flan | A custard dessert with a caramel sauce | 3-5 |
| Tres leches cake | A sponge cake soaked in three kinds of milk | 4-6 |
Drinks ๐ป๏ธ
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Tequila | A distilled spirit made from the blue agave plant | $5-$15 |
| Mezcal | A distilled spirit made from the heart of the agave plant | $10-$20 |
| Pulque | A fermented beverage made from the sap of the maguey plant | $2-$5 |
| Michelada | A beer cocktail made with lime juice, salt, and hot sauce | $3-$5 |
| Margarita | A cocktail made with tequila, lime juice, and triple sec | $5-$10 |
| Paloma | A cocktail made with tequila, grapefruit soda, and lime juice | $5-$10 |
| Agua fresca | A non-alcoholic beverage made with fruit, water, and sugar | $2-$4 |
| Horchata | A non-alcoholic beverage made with rice, milk, and cinnamon | $2-$4 |
| Jamaica | A non-alcoholic beverage made with hibiscus flowers, water, and sugar | $2-$4 |
Souvenirs ๐
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Talavera Pottery | Colorful, hand-painted ceramics | $10-$100 |
| Silver Jewelry | Intricate, handcrafted pieces | $20-$200 |
| Huipil Dresses | Traditional embroidered dresses | $50-$150 |
| Rebozos | Long, fringed shawls | $20-$50 |
| Alebrijes | Colorful, fantastical wooden sculptures | $10-$100 |
| Frida Kahlo Paintings | Reproductions of the iconic artistโs work | $10-$50 |
| Mexican Masks | Handcrafted masks used in traditional dances and festivals | $10-$50 |
| Day of the Dead Figurines | Colorful, skeletal figurines | $5-$20 |
| Mexican Hammocks | Handwoven hammocks for relaxing | $20-$50 |
| Vanilla | Pure vanilla extract from the Papantla region | $10-$20 per bottle |
Holidays ๐น
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Yearโs Day | January 1 | Celebrates the beginning of a new year |
| Constitution Day | February 5 | Commemorates the promulgation of the Mexican Constitution in 1917 |
| Benito Juarezโs Birthday | March 21 | Honors the birth of former Mexican President Benito Juarez |
| Holy Thursday | March or April | Commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ |
| Good Friday | March or April | Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ |
| Easter Sunday | March or April | Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ |
| Labor Day | May 1 | Honors workers and their contributions to society |
| Independence Day | September 16 | Celebrates Mexicoโs independence from Spain in 1821 |
| Revolution Day | November 20 | Commemorates the start of the Mexican Revolution in 1910 |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
News ๐ฐ
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | El Universal |
| Online news | El Universal |
| Tv | Televisa |
| Radio | Radio Fรณrmula |
