Cost of living in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 55% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
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| Food | - 46% | |||
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| Food in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 46% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
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| Mazatlán | Anchorage, Alaska | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 203 ($10) | $16 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 122 ($6) | $11 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 57 ($2.82) | $4.34 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 25 ($1.27) | $1.04 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 46 ($2.29) | $3.11 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 27 ($1.35) | $5.77 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 96 ($4.81) | $7 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 43 ($2.16) | $4.52 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 ($1.18) | $2.17 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 26 ($1.28) | $3.08 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 224 ($11) | $17 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 33 ($1.62) | $2.50 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 ($0.99) | $2.39 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 60% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
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| Mazatlán | Anchorage, Alaska | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 20,620 ($1,029) | $1,853 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 9,353 ($467) | $1,394 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,079 ($54) | $356 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 14,030 ($700) | $1,147 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,067 ($253) | $795 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 863 ($43) | $172 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 385 ($19) | $72 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,672 ($383) | $370 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,771 ($88) | $105 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 105 ($5.24) | $15 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 168 ($8) | $25 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 43% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
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| Mazatlán | Anchorage, Alaska | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 920 ($46) | $54 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 552 ($28) | $65 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,394 ($70) | $85 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,350 ($67) | $94 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 51% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
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| Mazatlán | Anchorage, Alaska | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 260,143 ($12,978) | $25,443 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 21 ($1.04) | $1.06 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 424 ($21) | $58 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 274 ($14) | $18 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 67% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
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| Mazatlán | Anchorage, Alaska | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 106 ($5.28) | $8 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 159 ($8) | $27 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 610 ($30) | $146 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 63 ($3.12) | $7 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 45 ($2.23) | $3.44 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 37 ($1.84) | $4.53 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 24 ($1.20) | $4.10 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 21 ($1.02) | $2.39 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 88 ($4.37) | $24 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 61% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
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| Mazatlán | Anchorage, Alaska | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 341 ($17) | $58 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 109 ($5.45) | $26 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 648 ($32) | $184 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 783 ($39) | $104 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 126 ($6) | $10 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 64 ($3.17) | $5.19 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 39 ($1.96) | $7 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,321 ($465) | $431 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.78 ($0.14) | $0.37 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 538 ($27) | $78 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 57 ($2.86) | $10 | - 73% | |
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TOTAL | - 55% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 126 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2022.
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