Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts, United States vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | + 108% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 108% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (Mex$ 312) | Mex$ 183 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 100 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.71 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 48 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.94 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 20 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.79 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 36 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 17 | + 665% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 64 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.43 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 39 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.94 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 21 | + 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.47 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 24 | + 182% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Mex$ 295) | Mex$ 244 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.21 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 27 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.17 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 14 | + 206% | |
| Housing | + 341% | |||
| Housing in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 341% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,052 (Mex$ 60,814) | Mex$ 14,843 | + 310% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,344 (Mex$ 46,692) | Mex$ 6,999 | + 567% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $148 (Mex$ 2,942) | Mex$ 1,222 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,382 (Mex$ 47,458) | Mex$ 8,735 | + 443% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,631 (Mex$ 32,488) | Mex$ 4,635 | + 601% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $130 (Mex$ 2,593) | Mex$ 770 | + 237% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $53 (Mex$ 1,050) | Mex$ 351 | + 199% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $330 (Mex$ 6,573) | Mex$ 8,035 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $162 (Mex$ 3,234) | Mex$ 1,699 | + 90% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Mex$ 216) | Mex$ 88 | + 146% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (Mex$ 464) | Mex$ 54 | + 759% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (Mex$ 1,001) | Mex$ 848 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (Mex$ 1,000) | Mex$ 552 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $96 (Mex$ 1,905) | Mex$ 1,345 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $141 (Mex$ 2,808) | Mex$ 1,227 | + 129% | |
| Transportation | + 129% | |||
| Transportation in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 129% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,042 (Mex$ 439,139) | Mex$ 255,638 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 20 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (Mex$ 1,695) | Mex$ 424 | + 300% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (Mex$ 360) | Mex$ 283 | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 211% | |||
| Personal Care in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 211% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (Mex$ 171) | Mex$ 105 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (Mex$ 225) | Mex$ 137 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $161 (Mex$ 3,202) | Mex$ 517 | + 520% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 58 | + 172% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.26 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 43 | + 95% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.49 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 36 | + 208% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.65 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 23 | + 215% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.32 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 19 | + 139% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (Mex$ 542) | Mex$ 87 | + 520% | |
| Entertainment | + 174% | |||
| Entertainment in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 174% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $54 (Mex$ 1,086) | Mex$ 298 | + 264% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (Mex$ 537) | Mex$ 109 | + 395% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $341 (Mex$ 6,793) | Mex$ 675 | + 907% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $98 (Mex$ 1,945) | Mex$ 605 | + 221% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (Mex$ 275) | Mex$ 110 | + 151% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.14 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 54 | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 36 | + 253% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $489 (Mex$ 9,740) | Mex$ 8,697 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (Mex$ 4.05) | Mex$ 2.78 | + 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $84 (Mex$ 1,670) | Mex$ 522 | + 220% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (Mex$ 192) | Mex$ 53 | + 265% | |
| TOTAL | + 184% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 489 prices entered by 95 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 184% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 136,432 ($6,848) in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 48,000 in Mazatlán.
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