Cost of living in Irvine, California, United States vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | + 190% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Irvine, California (United States) is 190% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (Mex$ 403) | Mex$ 154 | + 161% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (Mex$ 231) | Mex$ 91 | + 153% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.95 (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 47 | + 215% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 18 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.66 (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 34 | + 245% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.65 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 17 | + 442% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.56 (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 57 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.26 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 36 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.02 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 19 | + 160% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.86 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 18 | + 292% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (Mex$ 395) | Mex$ 204 | + 94% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.13 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 25 | + 111% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.21 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 14 | + 294% | |
| Housing | + 485% | |||
| Housing in Irvine, California (United States) is 485% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,220 (Mex$ 80,485) | Mex$ 14,928 | + 439% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,131 (Mex$ 53,250) | Mex$ 6,302 | + 745% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $246 (Mex$ 6,155) | Mex$ 901 | + 583% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,033 (Mex$ 50,819) | Mex$ 7,950 | + 539% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,575 (Mex$ 39,356) | Mex$ 4,109 | + 858% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $137 (Mex$ 3,420) | Mex$ 647 | + 429% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $44 (Mex$ 1,112) | Mex$ 351 | + 217% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $300 (Mex$ 7,498) | Mex$ 7,423 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $141 (Mex$ 3,526) | Mex$ 1,636 | + 116% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (Mex$ 367) | Mex$ 89 | + 314% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (Mex$ 668) | Mex$ 58 | + 1044% | |
| Clothes | + 91% | |||
| Clothes in Irvine, California (United States) is 91% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $42 (Mex$ 1,039) | Mex$ 786 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (Mex$ 1,127) | Mex$ 560 | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (Mex$ 2,208) | Mex$ 1,394 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $135 (Mex$ 3,373) | Mex$ 1,124 | + 200% | |
| Transportation | + 187% | |||
| Transportation in Irvine, California (United States) is 187% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,087 (Mex$ 577,013) | Mex$ 235,920 | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.00 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 20 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $78 (Mex$ 1,943) | Mex$ 456 | + 326% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (Mex$ 541) | Mex$ 272 | + 99% | |
| Personal Care | + 289% | |||
| Personal Care in Irvine, California (United States) is 289% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Mex$ 165) | Mex$ 94 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (Mex$ 500) | Mex$ 114 | + 340% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $100 (Mex$ 2,508) | Mex$ 471 | + 433% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $11 (Mex$ 279) | Mex$ 63 | + 344% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.05 (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 43 | + 137% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.53 (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 33 | + 325% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.45 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 21 | + 435% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.41 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 20 | + 202% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (Mex$ 551) | Mex$ 78 | + 603% | |
| Entertainment | + 174% | |||
| Entertainment in Irvine, California (United States) is 174% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (Mex$ 1,120) | Mex$ 291 | + 285% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (Mex$ 678) | Mex$ 103 | + 558% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $363 (Mex$ 9,069) | Mex$ 496 | + 1730% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $77 (Mex$ 1,923) | Mex$ 517 | + 272% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (Mex$ 331) | Mex$ 89 | + 272% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.93 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 43 | + 188% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (Mex$ 179) | Mex$ 30 | + 488% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $428 (Mex$ 10,704) | Mex$ 11,076 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.07 (Mex$ 1.71) | Mex$ 2.75 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (Mex$ 1,224) | Mex$ 428 | + 186% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (Mex$ 199) | Mex$ 47 | + 328% | |
| TOTAL | + 255% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 456 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 05, 2020.
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Cost of living in Irvine, California (United States) is 255% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 152,520 ($6,102) in Irvine, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 43,000 in Mazatlán.
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