Is the cost of living in Lake Chapala high?
We asked people how much they someone comfortably live on in Lake Chapala, they wrote...
"The cost of living in Lake Chapala is generally lower than many other locations in the world. Grocery items are generally less expensive than in the US, and eating out is often cheaper as well. Utilities, such as electricity and water, are typically less costly too. There are also many real estate opportunities available at very reasonable prices. All in all, living in Lake Chapala can be very affordable," explained one expat living in Lake Chapala, Mexico.

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"That is such a personal question. I recommend that people housesit in the community they are thinking of retiring in so they can gauge costs, safety, reliability of utilities, etc," said another expat in Lake Chapala, Mexico.
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