Cost of living in Minatitlan, Mexico vs Maui, United States
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Food | - 76% | |||
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Food in Minatitlan (Mexico) is 76% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 50 ($2.51) | $19 | - 87% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 80 ($4.02) | $9 | - 58% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 50 ($2.51) | $7 | - 66% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 15 ($0.75) | $1.69 | - 56% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 28 ($1.40) | $6 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 15 ($0.75) | $7 | - 89% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 30 ($1.51) | $10 | - 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 28 ($1.41) | $4.89 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 12 ($0.60) | $2.41 | - 75% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 18 ($0.90) | $3.43 | - 74% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 200 ($10) | $16 | - 38% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 20 ($1.01) | $2.56 | - 61% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 15 ($0.75) | $4.30 | - 82% | |
Housing | - 74% | |||
Housing in Minatitlan (Mexico) is 74% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 6,000 ($302) | $2,610 | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 4,000 ($201) | $1,963 | - 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 8,000 ($402) | $279 | + 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 3,000 ($151) | $1,732 | - 91% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 2,000 ($101) | $1,316 | - 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,000 ($50) | $143 | - 65% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 200 ($10) | $41 | - 75% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,000 ($251) | $450 | - 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,400 ($70) | $132 | - 47% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 120 ($6) | $14 | - 58% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $26 | - | |
Clothes | - 86% | |||
Clothes in Minatitlan (Mexico) is 86% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 200 ($10) | $66 | - 85% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 200 ($10) | $75 | - 87% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 400 ($20) | $101 | - 80% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 400 ($20) | $172 | - 88% | |
Transportation | - 4% | |||
Transportation in Minatitlan (Mexico) is about the same as in Maui (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $25,902 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 17 ($0.83) | $1.03 | - 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | $42 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 68% | |||
Personal Care in Minatitlan (Mexico) is 68% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 30 ($1.51) | $12 | - 87% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 100 ($5.03) | $29 | - 82% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $115 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $9 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 44 ($2.20) | $4.89 | - 55% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 30 ($1.51) | $5.81 | - 74% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 15 ($0.75) | $5.70 | - 87% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 15 ($0.75) | $2.05 | - 63% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 50 ($2.51) | $25 | - 90% | |
Entertainment | - 35% | |||
Entertainment in Minatitlan (Mexico) is 35% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 100 ($5.03) | $58 | - 91% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 100 ($5.03) | $26 | - 80% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $123 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $110 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $13 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 50 ($2.51) | $6 | - 59% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $7 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $429 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $51 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | $10 | - | |
TOTAL | - 61% |

These prices were last updated on February 04, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,600 in Maui you would need to make just about $2,929 (Mex$ 58,285) in Minatitlan.
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