Cost of living in Irvine, California, United States vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Irvine, California (United States) is 89% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (Mex$ 271) | Mex$ 183 | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (Mex$ 160) | Mex$ 100 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.36 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 48 | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.04 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 20 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.88 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 36 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.01 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 17 | + 374% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.06 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 64 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.07 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 39 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.82 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 21 | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 24 | + 148% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (Mex$ 284) | Mex$ 244 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.02 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 27 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.97 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 14 | + 180% | |
| Housing | + 348% | |||
| Housing in Irvine, California (United States) is 348% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,271 (Mex$ 65,922) | Mex$ 14,843 | + 344% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,147 (Mex$ 43,275) | Mex$ 6,999 | + 518% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $216 (Mex$ 4,361) | Mex$ 1,222 | + 257% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,225 (Mex$ 44,838) | Mex$ 8,735 | + 413% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,521 (Mex$ 30,655) | Mex$ 4,635 | + 561% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $135 (Mex$ 2,722) | Mex$ 770 | + 253% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $47 (Mex$ 946) | Mex$ 351 | + 169% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $289 (Mex$ 5,817) | Mex$ 8,035 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $143 (Mex$ 2,886) | Mex$ 1,699 | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (Mex$ 271) | Mex$ 88 | + 208% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (Mex$ 537) | Mex$ 54 | + 894% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Irvine, California (United States) is 50% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $39 (Mex$ 781) | Mex$ 848 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (Mex$ 892) | Mex$ 552 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (Mex$ 1,910) | Mex$ 1,345 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $141 (Mex$ 2,843) | Mex$ 1,227 | + 132% | |
| Transportation | + 146% | |||
| Transportation in Irvine, California (United States) is 146% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,807 (Mex$ 479,765) | Mex$ 255,638 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.97 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 20 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (Mex$ 1,612) | Mex$ 424 | + 280% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $31 (Mex$ 623) | Mex$ 283 | + 120% | |
| Personal Care | + 170% | |||
| Personal Care in Irvine, California (United States) is 170% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 105 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (Mex$ 335) | Mex$ 137 | + 145% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $92 (Mex$ 1,850) | Mex$ 517 | + 258% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (Mex$ 204) | Mex$ 58 | + 253% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.07 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 43 | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.65 (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 36 | + 220% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.97 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 23 | + 246% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.18 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 19 | + 127% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (Mex$ 462) | Mex$ 87 | + 428% | |
| Entertainment | + 105% | |||
| Entertainment in Irvine, California (United States) is 105% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (Mex$ 964) | Mex$ 298 | + 224% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (Mex$ 575) | Mex$ 109 | + 430% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $142 (Mex$ 2,859) | Mex$ 675 | + 324% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $81 (Mex$ 1,640) | Mex$ 605 | + 171% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (Mex$ 291) | Mex$ 110 | + 165% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.78 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 54 | + 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 36 | + 295% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $428 (Mex$ 8,620) | Mex$ 8,697 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.07 (Mex$ 1.38) | Mex$ 2.78 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $41 (Mex$ 827) | Mex$ 522 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (Mex$ 165) | Mex$ 53 | + 213% | |
| TOTAL | + 171% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 438 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Irvine, California (United States) is 171% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 111,125 ($5,514) in Irvine, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 41,000 in Mazatlán.
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