Cost of living in Mazatlán, Mexico vs Lima, Peru
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| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 9% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 183 (S/. 32) | S/. 24 | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 100 (S/. 18) | S/. 17 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 48 (S/. 9) | S/. 7 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 (S/. 3.50) | S/. 4.20 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 36 (S/. 6) | S/. 6 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 17 (S/. 3.02) | S/. 3.81 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 64 (S/. 11) | S/. 13 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 39 (S/. 7) | S/. 4.41 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 21 (S/. 3.72) | S/. 2.44 | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (S/. 4.34) | S/. 5.23 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 244 (S/. 43) | S/. 42 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 27 (S/. 4.82) | S/. 7 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 14 (S/. 2.51) | S/. 1.61 | + 56% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 19% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 14,843 (S/. 2,629) | S/. 2,914 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 6,999 (S/. 1,240) | S/. 1,676 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,222 (S/. 217) | S/. 205 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 8,735 (S/. 1,547) | S/. 2,252 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,635 (S/. 821) | S/. 1,169 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 770 (S/. 136) | S/. 160 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 351 (S/. 62) | S/. 69 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 8,035 (S/. 1,423) | S/. 1,261 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,699 (S/. 301) | S/. 339 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 88 (S/. 16) | S/. 34 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 54 (S/. 10) | S/. 17 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Mazatlán (Mexico) is about the same as in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 848 (S/. 150) | S/. 155 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 552 (S/. 98) | S/. 89 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,345 (S/. 238) | S/. 249 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,227 (S/. 217) | S/. 248 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 25% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 255,638 (S/. 45,282) | S/. 66,001 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (S/. 3.56) | S/. 3.71 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 424 (S/. 75) | S/. 122 | - 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 283 (S/. 50) | S/. 38 | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 25% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 105 (S/. 19) | S/. 21 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 137 (S/. 24) | S/. 22 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 517 (S/. 91) | S/. 73 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 58 (S/. 10) | S/. 19 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 43 (S/. 8) | S/. 13 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 36 (S/. 6) | S/. 17 | - 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 23 (S/. 4.09) | S/. 4.54 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 19 (S/. 3.43) | S/. 4.43 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 87 (S/. 15) | S/. 43 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 15% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 298 (S/. 53) | S/. 35 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 109 (S/. 19) | S/. 34 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 675 (S/. 120) | S/. 90 | + 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 605 (S/. 107) | S/. 107 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 110 (S/. 19) | S/. 25 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 54 (S/. 10) | S/. 13 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 36 (S/. 6) | S/. 8 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,191 (S/. 1,805) | S/. 1,819 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.78 (S/. 0.49) | S/. 0.57 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 522 (S/. 92) | S/. 163 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 53 (S/. 9) | S/. 16 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,272 prices entered by 295 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require S/. 8,900 in Lima you would need to make just about S/. 7,667 (Mex$ 43,282) in Mazatlán.
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