Cost of living in La Serena, Chile vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in La Serena (Chile) is 17% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$6,339 (Mex$ 179) | Mex$ 154 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,163 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 91 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,491 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 47 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$773 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 18 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$1,961 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 34 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$969 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 17 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,735 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 57 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$919 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 36 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$600 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 19 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$834 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 18 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$5,600 (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 204 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,288 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 25 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$521 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 14 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in La Serena (Chile) is 39% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$547,755 (Mex$ 15,440) | Mex$ 14,928 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$344,156 (Mex$ 9,701) | Mex$ 6,302 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$53,442 (Mex$ 1,506) | Mex$ 901 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$398,783 (Mex$ 11,241) | Mex$ 7,950 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$290,374 (Mex$ 8,185) | Mex$ 4,109 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$32,495 (Mex$ 916) | Mex$ 647 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$23,336 (Mex$ 658) | Mex$ 351 | + 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$250,975 (Mex$ 7,074) | Mex$ 7,423 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$49,783 (Mex$ 1,403) | Mex$ 1,636 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$6,228 (Mex$ 176) | Mex$ 89 | + 98% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$2,791 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 58 | + 35% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in La Serena (Chile) is 13% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$33,294 (Mex$ 938) | Mex$ 786 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$22,126 (Mex$ 624) | Mex$ 560 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$46,833 (Mex$ 1,320) | Mex$ 1,394 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$53,491 (Mex$ 1,508) | Mex$ 1,124 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in La Serena (Chile) is 64% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,868,100 (Mex$ 390,904) | Mex$ 235,920 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$830 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 20 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$34,422 (Mex$ 970) | Mex$ 456 | + 113% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$8,360 (Mex$ 236) | Mex$ 272 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 110% | |||
| Personal Care in La Serena (Chile) is 110% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$5,938 (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 94 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$9,847 (Mex$ 278) | Mex$ 114 | + 144% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$33,965 (Mex$ 957) | Mex$ 471 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,936 (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 63 | + 121% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,662 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 43 | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,022 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 33 | + 162% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,656 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 21 | + 124% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,811 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 20 | + 156% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$7,139 (Mex$ 201) | Mex$ 78 | + 157% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in La Serena (Chile) is 61% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$22,997 (Mex$ 648) | Mex$ 291 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$7,487 (Mex$ 211) | Mex$ 103 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$50,000 (Mex$ 1,409) | Mex$ 496 | + 184% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$35,053 (Mex$ 988) | Mex$ 517 | + 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$5,046 (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 89 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,448 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 43 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$1,916 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 30 | + 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$365,946 (Mex$ 10,315) | Mex$ 11,076 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$136 (Mex$ 3.83) | Mex$ 2.75 | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$31,690 (Mex$ 893) | Mex$ 428 | + 109% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,366 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 47 | + 104% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 559 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 09, 2020.
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Cost of living in La Serena (Chile) is 46% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 71,639 (CH$2,541,522) in La Serena to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 49,000 in Mazatlán.
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