Cost of living in Columbus, Ohio, United States vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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Food | + 61% | |||
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Food in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 61% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (Mex$ 263) | Mex$ 183 | + 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 100 | + 64% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.12 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 48 | + 73% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.66 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 20 | - 32% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.23 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 36 | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.86 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 17 | + 238% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 64 | + 102% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.93 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 39 | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.57 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 21 | + 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.13 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 24 | + 75% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (Mex$ 282) | Mex$ 244 | + 16% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.68 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 27 | + 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.72 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 14 | + 144% | |
Housing | + 141% | |||
Housing in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 141% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,531 (Mex$ 30,864) | Mex$ 14,843 | + 108% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,145 (Mex$ 23,085) | Mex$ 6,999 | + 230% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $167 (Mex$ 3,369) | Mex$ 1,222 | + 176% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $981 (Mex$ 19,780) | Mex$ 8,735 | + 126% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $812 (Mex$ 16,361) | Mex$ 4,635 | + 253% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $90 (Mex$ 1,817) | Mex$ 770 | + 136% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $34 (Mex$ 688) | Mex$ 351 | + 96% | |
40” flat screen tv | $262 (Mex$ 5,279) | Mex$ 8,035 | - 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $78 (Mex$ 1,580) | Mex$ 1,699 | - 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (Mex$ 203) | Mex$ 88 | + 131% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (Mex$ 357) | Mex$ 54 | + 561% | |
Clothes | + 33% | |||
Clothes in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $46 (Mex$ 931) | Mex$ 848 | + 10% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $36 (Mex$ 732) | Mex$ 552 | + 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (Mex$ 1,768) | Mex$ 1,345 | + 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (Mex$ 2,328) | Mex$ 1,227 | + 90% | |
Transportation | + 73% | |||
Transportation in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 73% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,677 (Mex$ 457,173) | Mex$ 255,638 | + 79% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.59 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 20 | - 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $55 (Mex$ 1,103) | Mex$ 424 | + 160% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (Mex$ 306) | Mex$ 283 | + 8% | |
Personal Care | + 142% | |||
Personal Care in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 142% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 105 | + 50% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (Mex$ 191) | Mex$ 137 | + 39% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $119 (Mex$ 2,401) | Mex$ 517 | + 365% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 58 | + 135% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.20 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 43 | + 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.85 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 36 | + 119% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.15 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 23 | + 175% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.51 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 19 | + 58% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (Mex$ 335) | Mex$ 87 | + 283% | |
Entertainment | + 113% | |||
Entertainment in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 113% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (Mex$ 766) | Mex$ 298 | + 157% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $21 (Mex$ 419) | Mex$ 109 | + 286% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $79 (Mex$ 1,599) | Mex$ 675 | + 137% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (Mex$ 1,211) | Mex$ 605 | + 100% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 110 | + 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.98 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 54 | + 86% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.19 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 36 | + 190% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $430 (Mex$ 8,663) | Mex$ 8,697 | - 0% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.39 (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 2.78 | + 180% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (Mex$ 1,095) | Mex$ 522 | + 110% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 53 | + 168% | |
TOTAL | + 94% |

These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
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Cost of living in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 94% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 79,526 ($3,945) in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 41,000 in Mazatlán.
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