Cost of living in Barcelona, Spain vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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Food | + 67% | |||
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Food in Barcelona (Spain) is 67% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (Mex$ 357) | Mex$ 183 | + 96% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Mex$ 195) | Mex$ 100 | + 96% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.71 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 48 | + 84% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.91 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 20 | + 9% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.73 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 36 | + 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.80 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 17 | + 152% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 64 | + 142% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.78 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 39 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.24 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 21 | + 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.96 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 24 | - 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Mex$ 186) | Mex$ 244 | - 24% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.82 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 27 | + 60% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.01 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 14 | + 71% | |
Housing | + 161% | |||
Housing in Barcelona (Spain) is 161% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,451 (Mex$ 34,627) | Mex$ 14,843 | + 133% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,076 (Mex$ 25,681) | Mex$ 6,999 | + 267% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €130 (Mex$ 3,094) | Mex$ 1,222 | + 153% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,046 (Mex$ 24,978) | Mex$ 8,735 | + 186% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €735 (Mex$ 17,555) | Mex$ 4,635 | + 279% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €88 (Mex$ 2,108) | Mex$ 770 | + 174% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (Mex$ 692) | Mex$ 351 | + 97% | |
40” flat screen tv | €349 (Mex$ 8,329) | Mex$ 8,035 | + 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €87 (Mex$ 2,084) | Mex$ 1,699 | + 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (Mex$ 202) | Mex$ 88 | + 130% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (Mex$ 255) | Mex$ 54 | + 372% | |
Clothes | + 64% | |||
Clothes in Barcelona (Spain) is 64% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (Mex$ 2,156) | Mex$ 848 | + 154% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (Mex$ 709) | Mex$ 552 | + 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (Mex$ 2,014) | Mex$ 1,345 | + 50% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (Mex$ 2,056) | Mex$ 1,227 | + 67% | |
Transportation | + 103% | |||
Transportation in Barcelona (Spain) is 103% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,852 (Mex$ 593,255) | Mex$ 255,638 | + 132% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.26 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 20 | + 50% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €41 (Mex$ 973) | Mex$ 424 | + 129% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (Mex$ 477) | Mex$ 283 | + 68% | |
Personal Care | + 93% | |||
Personal Care in Barcelona (Spain) is 93% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.86 (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 105 | + 11% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (Mex$ 160) | Mex$ 137 | + 17% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €67 (Mex$ 1,589) | Mex$ 517 | + 208% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.82 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 58 | + 99% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.98 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 43 | + 64% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.86 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 36 | + 92% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.54 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 23 | + 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.21 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 19 | + 173% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (Mex$ 378) | Mex$ 87 | + 332% | |
Entertainment | + 110% | |||
Entertainment in Barcelona (Spain) is 110% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (Mex$ 793) | Mex$ 298 | + 166% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 (Mex$ 395) | Mex$ 109 | + 264% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (Mex$ 1,529) | Mex$ 675 | + 127% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (Mex$ 1,096) | Mex$ 605 | + 81% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (Mex$ 237) | Mex$ 110 | + 116% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.50 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 54 | + 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.92 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 36 | + 160% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €485 (Mex$ 11,574) | Mex$ 8,697 | + 33% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 2.78 | + 133% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (Mex$ 1,221) | Mex$ 522 | + 134% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.04 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 53 | + 128% | |
TOTAL | + 107% |

These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Barcelona (Spain) is 107% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 95,254 (€3,990) in Barcelona to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 46,000 in Mazatlán.
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