Cost of living in Alicante, Spain vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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Food | + 48% | |||
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Food in Alicante (Spain) is 48% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (Mex$ 324) | Mex$ 183 | + 77% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Mex$ 191) | Mex$ 100 | + 92% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.77 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 48 | + 88% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.83 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 20 | + 0% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.05 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 36 | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.73 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 17 | + 142% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.72 (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 64 | + 113% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.67 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 39 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.14 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 21 | + 31% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.72 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 24 | - 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.09 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 244 | - 50% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.25 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 27 | + 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.90 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 14 | + 52% | |
Housing | + 64% | |||
Housing in Alicante (Spain) is 64% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €836 (Mex$ 20,027) | Mex$ 14,843 | + 35% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €512 (Mex$ 12,269) | Mex$ 6,999 | + 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €103 (Mex$ 2,465) | Mex$ 1,222 | + 102% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €523 (Mex$ 12,534) | Mex$ 8,735 | + 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €360 (Mex$ 8,627) | Mex$ 4,635 | + 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €68 (Mex$ 1,620) | Mex$ 770 | + 110% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (Mex$ 598) | Mex$ 351 | + 70% | |
40” flat screen tv | €406 (Mex$ 9,738) | Mex$ 8,035 | + 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 (Mex$ 2,114) | Mex$ 1,699 | + 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.68 (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 88 | + 55% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Mex$ 240) | Mex$ 54 | + 343% | |
Clothes | + 86% | |||
Clothes in Alicante (Spain) is 86% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (Mex$ 2,088) | Mex$ 848 | + 146% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (Mex$ 944) | Mex$ 552 | + 71% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (Mex$ 2,004) | Mex$ 1,345 | + 49% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (Mex$ 2,053) | Mex$ 1,227 | + 67% | |
Transportation | + 48% | |||
Transportation in Alicante (Spain) is 48% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,897 (Mex$ 500,827) | Mex$ 255,638 | + 96% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.21 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 20 | + 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €23 (Mex$ 554) | Mex$ 424 | + 30% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 (Mex$ 342) | Mex$ 283 | + 21% | |
Personal Care | + 59% | |||
Personal Care in Alicante (Spain) is 59% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 105 | + 14% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.77 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 137 | - 34% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €43 (Mex$ 1,039) | Mex$ 517 | + 101% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.93 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 58 | + 63% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.06 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 43 | + 69% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.21 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 36 | + 116% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.19 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 23 | + 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.20 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 19 | + 173% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (Mex$ 300) | Mex$ 87 | + 243% | |
Entertainment | + 89% | |||
Entertainment in Alicante (Spain) is 89% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (Mex$ 835) | Mex$ 298 | + 180% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (Mex$ 368) | Mex$ 109 | + 239% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €54 (Mex$ 1,289) | Mex$ 675 | + 91% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €43 (Mex$ 1,025) | Mex$ 605 | + 69% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (Mex$ 176) | Mex$ 110 | + 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.65 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 54 | + 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.65 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 36 | + 142% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €431 (Mex$ 10,325) | Mex$ 8,697 | + 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (Mex$ 4.02) | Mex$ 2.78 | + 45% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (Mex$ 1,211) | Mex$ 522 | + 132% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.26 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 53 | + 139% | |
TOTAL | + 61% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Alicante (Spain) is 61% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 75,780 (€3,162) in Alicante to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 47,000 in Mazatlán.
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