Cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 203% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
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Food | + 148% | |||
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Food in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 148% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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Jersey City, New Jersey | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (Mex$ 362) | Mex$ 192 | + 88% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (Mex$ 195) | Mex$ 111 | + 75% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.30 (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 47 | + 128% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 22 | - 13% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.14 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 34 | + 145% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 23 | + 419% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 73 | + 133% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.09 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 36 | + 126% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.03 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 22 | + 171% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.33 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 25 | + 87% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (Mex$ 360) | Mex$ 228 | + 58% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.45 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 31 | + 61% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.12 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 16 | + 433% | |
Housing | + 278% | |||
Housing in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 278% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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Jersey City, New Jersey | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,901 (Mex$ 58,445) | Mex$ 17,769 | + 229% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,053 (Mex$ 41,370) | Mex$ 9,171 | + 351% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $230 (Mex$ 4,627) | Mex$ 1,079 | + 329% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,266 (Mex$ 45,648) | Mex$ 10,866 | + 320% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,214 (Mex$ 24,461) | Mex$ 4,703 | + 420% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $185 (Mex$ 3,736) | Mex$ 863 | + 333% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $65 (Mex$ 1,307) | Mex$ 385 | + 239% | |
40” flat screen tv | $418 (Mex$ 8,419) | Mex$ 7,672 | + 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $110 (Mex$ 2,217) | Mex$ 1,771 | + 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $20 (Mex$ 404) | Mex$ 105 | + 285% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (Mex$ 366) | Mex$ 53 | + 589% | |
Clothes | + 60% | |||
Clothes in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (Mex$ 1,191) | Mex$ 920 | + 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $53 (Mex$ 1,074) | Mex$ 552 | + 95% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $75 (Mex$ 1,501) | Mex$ 1,394 | + 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (Mex$ 1,902) | Mex$ 1,350 | + 41% | |
Transportation | + 201% | |||
Transportation in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 201% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,010 (Mex$ 503,879) | Mex$ 260,143 | + 94% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.84 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 21 | - 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $111 (Mex$ 2,237) | Mex$ 424 | + 427% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (Mex$ 256) | Mex$ 274 | - 6% | |
Personal Care | + 340% | |||
Personal Care in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 340% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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Jersey City, New Jersey | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 106 | + 46% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $34 (Mex$ 682) | Mex$ 159 | + 328% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $193 (Mex$ 3,893) | Mex$ 610 | + 538% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (Mex$ 179) | Mex$ 63 | + 186% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.82 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 45 | + 162% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 37 | + 308% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $8 (Mex$ 166) | Mex$ 24 | + 588% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $3.65 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 21 | + 258% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $37 (Mex$ 742) | Mex$ 88 | + 746% | |
Entertainment | + 166% | |||
Entertainment in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 166% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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Jersey City, New Jersey | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $83 (Mex$ 1,668) | Mex$ 332 | + 403% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (Mex$ 614) | Mex$ 109 | + 462% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $107 (Mex$ 2,162) | Mex$ 648 | + 234% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $86 (Mex$ 1,743) | Mex$ 633 | + 176% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (Mex$ 265) | Mex$ 115 | + 131% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.44 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 60 | + 48% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 39 | + 213% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $508 (Mex$ 10,230) | Mex$ 9,321 | + 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.39 (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 2.78 | + 186% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (Mex$ 1,009) | Mex$ 538 | + 87% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (Mex$ 203) | Mex$ 54 | + 278% | |
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TOTAL | + 203% |

These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
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