Cost of living in Long Beach, California, United States vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Long Beach, California (United States) is 81% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (Mex$ 312) | Mex$ 183 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 100 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.74 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 48 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.95 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 20 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.62 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 36 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.28 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 17 | + 397% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 64 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.67 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 39 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.53 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 21 | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.50 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 24 | + 103% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (Mex$ 280) | Mex$ 244 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.77 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 27 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.63 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 14 | + 128% | |
| Housing | + 306% | |||
| Housing in Long Beach, California (United States) is 306% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,248 (Mex$ 64,360) | Mex$ 14,843 | + 334% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,064 (Mex$ 40,901) | Mex$ 6,999 | + 484% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $162 (Mex$ 3,203) | Mex$ 1,222 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,012 (Mex$ 39,860) | Mex$ 8,735 | + 356% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,416 (Mex$ 28,053) | Mex$ 4,635 | + 505% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $98 (Mex$ 1,947) | Mex$ 770 | + 153% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $44 (Mex$ 877) | Mex$ 351 | + 150% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $284 (Mex$ 5,623) | Mex$ 8,035 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $89 (Mex$ 1,755) | Mex$ 1,699 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (Mex$ 239) | Mex$ 88 | + 172% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (Mex$ 428) | Mex$ 54 | + 691% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Long Beach, California (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $42 (Mex$ 835) | Mex$ 848 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (Mex$ 794) | Mex$ 552 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 (Mex$ 1,871) | Mex$ 1,345 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $101 (Mex$ 2,005) | Mex$ 1,227 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | + 129% | |||
| Transportation in Long Beach, California (United States) is 129% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,431 (Mex$ 444,442) | Mex$ 255,638 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.97 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 20 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (Mex$ 1,592) | Mex$ 424 | + 275% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (Mex$ 382) | Mex$ 283 | + 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 118% | |||
| Personal Care in Long Beach, California (United States) is 118% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 105 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 137 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $80 (Mex$ 1,593) | Mex$ 517 | + 208% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 58 | + 154% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.09 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 43 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.50 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 36 | + 207% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.15 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 23 | + 256% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.63 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 19 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (Mex$ 395) | Mex$ 87 | + 351% | |
| Entertainment | + 263% | |||
| Entertainment in Long Beach, California (United States) is 263% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (Mex$ 902) | Mex$ 298 | + 203% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (Mex$ 538) | Mex$ 109 | + 395% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $137 (Mex$ 2,705) | Mex$ 675 | + 301% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $86 (Mex$ 1,700) | Mex$ 605 | + 181% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (Mex$ 258) | Mex$ 110 | + 135% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.83 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 54 | + 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.43 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 36 | + 198% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $432 (Mex$ 8,565) | Mex$ 8,697 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.47 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 2.78 | + 950% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $42 (Mex$ 839) | Mex$ 522 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 53 | + 216% | |
| TOTAL | + 175% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 339 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Long Beach, California (United States) is 175% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 118,367 ($5,974) in Long Beach, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 43,000 in Mazatlán.
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