Cost of living in Cedar Falls, Iowa, United States vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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Food | + 67% | |||
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Food in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) is 67% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (Mex$ 207) | Mex$ 183 | + 13% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 100 | + 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.99 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 48 | + 24% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.71 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 20 | - 28% | |
12 eggs, large | $1.79 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 36 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.54 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 17 | + 196% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.24 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 64 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.77 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 39 | + 93% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.36 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 21 | + 29% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.64 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 24 | + 358% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (Mex$ 239) | Mex$ 244 | - 2% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.67 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 27 | + 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.09 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 14 | + 193% | |
Housing | + 84% | |||
Housing in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) is 84% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $919 (Mex$ 18,311) | Mex$ 14,843 | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $822 (Mex$ 16,372) | Mex$ 6,999 | + 134% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $156 (Mex$ 3,117) | Mex$ 1,222 | + 155% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $700 (Mex$ 13,939) | Mex$ 8,735 | + 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $563 (Mex$ 11,225) | Mex$ 4,635 | + 142% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $87 (Mex$ 1,734) | Mex$ 770 | + 125% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $34 (Mex$ 687) | Mex$ 351 | + 96% | |
40” flat screen tv | $353 (Mex$ 7,033) | Mex$ 8,035 | - 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $98 (Mex$ 1,956) | Mex$ 1,699 | + 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (Mex$ 268) | Mex$ 88 | + 205% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (Mex$ 299) | Mex$ 54 | + 453% | |
Clothes | + 49% | |||
Clothes in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $37 (Mex$ 737) | Mex$ 848 | - 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (Mex$ 998) | Mex$ 552 | + 81% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 (Mex$ 1,609) | Mex$ 1,345 | + 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $99 (Mex$ 1,965) | Mex$ 1,227 | + 60% | |
Transportation | + 27% | |||
Transportation in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,667 (Mex$ 491,435) | Mex$ 255,638 | + 92% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.63 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 20 | - 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $32 (Mex$ 633) | Mex$ 424 | + 49% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $8 (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 283 | - 46% | |
Personal Care | + 101% | |||
Personal Care in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) is 101% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.30 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 105 | + 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $6.00 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 137 | - 13% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $104 (Mex$ 2,074) | Mex$ 517 | + 301% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 58 | + 116% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.27 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 43 | + 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.37 (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 36 | + 201% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.59 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 23 | + 124% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.59 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 19 | + 63% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (Mex$ 284) | Mex$ 87 | + 225% | |
Entertainment | + 47% | |||
Entertainment in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) is 47% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (Mex$ 698) | Mex$ 298 | + 134% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $19 (Mex$ 385) | Mex$ 109 | + 254% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $85 (Mex$ 1,700) | Mex$ 675 | + 152% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $54 (Mex$ 1,071) | Mex$ 605 | + 77% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 110 | + 21% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.98 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 54 | + 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.03 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 36 | + 123% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $427 (Mex$ 8,508) | Mex$ 8,697 | - 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.08 (Mex$ 1.66) | Mex$ 2.78 | - 40% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $27 (Mex$ 532) | Mex$ 522 | + 2% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 53 | + 171% | |
TOTAL | + 59% |

These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 70,089 ($3,518) in Cedar Falls, Iowa to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 44,000 in Mazatlán.
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