Cost of living in Long Beach, California, United States vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | + 132% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Long Beach, California (United States) is 132% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (Mex$ 338) | Mex$ 154 | + 119% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (Mex$ 188) | Mex$ 91 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.00 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 47 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.03 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 18 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.01 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 34 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.28 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 17 | + 494% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 57 | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.52 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 36 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.38 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 19 | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.55 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 18 | + 227% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Mex$ 344) | Mex$ 204 | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.85 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 25 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.61 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 14 | + 168% | |
| Housing | + 348% | |||
| Housing in Long Beach, California (United States) is 348% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,591 (Mex$ 60,658) | Mex$ 14,928 | + 306% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,999 (Mex$ 46,792) | Mex$ 6,302 | + 643% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $144 (Mex$ 3,370) | Mex$ 901 | + 274% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,659 (Mex$ 38,831) | Mex$ 7,950 | + 388% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,187 (Mex$ 27,793) | Mex$ 4,109 | + 576% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $78 (Mex$ 1,816) | Mex$ 647 | + 181% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $44 (Mex$ 1,020) | Mex$ 351 | + 191% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $303 (Mex$ 7,083) | Mex$ 7,423 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $98 (Mex$ 2,287) | Mex$ 1,636 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (Mex$ 270) | Mex$ 89 | + 204% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (Mex$ 595) | Mex$ 58 | + 920% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Long Beach, California (United States) is 70% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $42 (Mex$ 973) | Mex$ 786 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (Mex$ 1,029) | Mex$ 560 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (Mex$ 2,000) | Mex$ 1,394 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (Mex$ 2,542) | Mex$ 1,124 | + 126% | |
| Transportation | + 159% | |||
| Transportation in Long Beach, California (United States) is 159% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,201 (Mex$ 519,739) | Mex$ 235,920 | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.01 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 20 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (Mex$ 1,757) | Mex$ 456 | + 285% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (Mex$ 451) | Mex$ 272 | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 160% | |||
| Personal Care in Long Beach, California (United States) is 160% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 94 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 114 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $76 (Mex$ 1,787) | Mex$ 471 | + 280% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Mex$ 173) | Mex$ 63 | + 175% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.44 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 43 | + 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.52 (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 33 | + 297% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.73 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 21 | + 320% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.57 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 20 | + 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (Mex$ 435) | Mex$ 78 | + 455% | |
| Entertainment | + 365% | |||
| Entertainment in Long Beach, California (United States) is 365% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (Mex$ 1,126) | Mex$ 291 | + 287% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (Mex$ 612) | Mex$ 103 | + 495% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $146 (Mex$ 3,412) | Mex$ 496 | + 589% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $84 (Mex$ 1,963) | Mex$ 517 | + 280% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (Mex$ 266) | Mex$ 89 | + 199% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.77 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 43 | + 161% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.60 (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 30 | + 330% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $431 (Mex$ 10,085) | Mex$ 11,076 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.47 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 2.75 | + 1154% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (Mex$ 1,002) | Mex$ 428 | + 134% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (Mex$ 199) | Mex$ 47 | + 328% | |
| TOTAL | + 226% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 529 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 02, 2020.
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Cost of living in Long Beach, California (United States) is 226% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 136,874 ($5,847) in Long Beach, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 42,000 in Mazatlán.
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