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$8,118 (Mex$ 229) | Mex$ 183 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,684 (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 100 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,466 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 48 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$805 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 20 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,009 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 36 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,123 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 17 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,723 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 64 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,063 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 39 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$600 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 21 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$864 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 24 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$6,169 (Mex$ 174) | Mex$ 244 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,538 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 27 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$470 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 14 | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in La Serena (Chile) is 31% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$534,830 (Mex$ 15,110) | Mex$ 14,843 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$352,442 (Mex$ 9,957) | Mex$ 6,999 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$52,969 (Mex$ 1,496) | Mex$ 1,222 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$394,680 (Mex$ 11,150) | Mex$ 8,735 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$292,231 (Mex$ 8,256) | Mex$ 4,635 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$34,169 (Mex$ 965) | Mex$ 770 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$22,174 (Mex$ 626) | Mex$ 351 | + 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$227,781 (Mex$ 6,435) | Mex$ 8,035 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$46,656 (Mex$ 1,318) | Mex$ 1,699 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$6,528 (Mex$ 184) | Mex$ 88 | + 110% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$2,829 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 54 | + 48% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in La Serena (Chile) is 5% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$30,963 (Mex$ 875) | Mex$ 848 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$21,204 (Mex$ 599) | Mex$ 552 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$41,011 (Mex$ 1,159) | Mex$ 1,345 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$51,507 (Mex$ 1,455) | Mex$ 1,227 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in La Serena (Chile) is 68% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,868,100 (Mex$ 391,800) | Mex$ 255,638 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$840 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 20 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$35,713 (Mex$ 1,009) | Mex$ 424 | + 138% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$7,724 (Mex$ 218) | Mex$ 283 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in La Serena (Chile) is 80% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$4,721 (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 105 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$8,444 (Mex$ 239) | Mex$ 137 | + 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$33,965 (Mex$ 960) | Mex$ 517 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,602 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 58 | + 125% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,604 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 43 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,796 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 36 | + 122% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,593 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 23 | + 95% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,481 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 19 | + 116% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$7,191 (Mex$ 203) | Mex$ 87 | + 132% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in La Serena (Chile) is 55% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$22,771 (Mex$ 643) | Mex$ 298 | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$7,280 (Mex$ 206) | Mex$ 109 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$32,308 (Mex$ 913) | Mex$ 675 | + 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$33,935 (Mex$ 959) | Mex$ 605 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$5,318 (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 110 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,252 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 54 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$1,803 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 36 | + 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$412,956 (Mex$ 11,667) | Mex$ 8,697 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$127 (Mex$ 3.58) | Mex$ 2.78 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$30,695 (Mex$ 867) | Mex$ 522 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,164 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 53 | + 69% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 352 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in La Serena (Chile) is 41% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 60,683 (CH$2,147,943) in La Serena to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 43,000 in Mazatlán.
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