- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- United States
- Mazatlán
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mazatlán, Mexico compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 63% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 80 ($4.52) | $12 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 69 ($3.92) | $8 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 42 ($2.40) | $4.67 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 14 ($0.79) | $1.01 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 25 ($1.44) | $3.59 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 14 ($0.81) | $5.41 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 39 ($2.20) | $8 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 32 ($1.84) | $4.46 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 18 ($1.03) | $2.35 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 16 ($0.92) | $1.88 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 145 ($8) | $14 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 20 ($1.14) | $2.65 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 12 ($0.69) | $3.04 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 74% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 10,653 ($604) | $2,100 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,401 ($306) | $1,683 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,180 ($67) | $188 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 4,671 ($265) | $1,183 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 3,511 ($199) | $994 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 597 ($34) | $173 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 402 ($23) | $76 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 7,994 ($453) | $336 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,235 ($70) | $102 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 70 ($3.97) | $14 | - 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 60 ($3.41) | $16 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 13% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 553 ($31) | $42 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 551 ($31) | $34 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,338 ($76) | $72 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 887 ($50) | $80 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 47% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 215,333 ($12,200) | $22,500 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 15 ($0.83) | $0.69 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 379 ($21) | $60 | - 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 286 ($16) | $16 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 77% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 61 ($3.45) | $8 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 92 ($5.20) | $35 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 425 ($24) | $160 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 41 ($2.34) | $7 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 38 ($2.17) | $3.46 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 31 ($1.74) | $5.18 | - 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 18 ($1.05) | $3.38 | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 18 ($1.02) | $2.90 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 57 ($3.24) | $21 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 49% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 189 ($11) | $46 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 84 ($4.78) | $25 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 387 ($22) | $60 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 504 ($29) | $63 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 56 ($3.15) | $8 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 32 ($1.84) | $4.04 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 24 ($1.34) | $5.00 | - 73% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Mex$ 4,285 ($243) | $124 | + 96% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.95 ($0.17) | $0.15 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 358 ($20) | $66 | - 69% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 45 ($2.55) | $10 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 473 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2017.
Exchange rate:
0.05666
USD
/
MXN
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Cost of living in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 62% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$6,400
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $2,424
(Mex$ 42,785)
in Mazatlán.
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