Cost of living in Modesto, California, United States vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | + 116% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Modesto, California (United States) is 116% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (Mex$ 343) | Mex$ 154 | + 122% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (Mex$ 178) | Mex$ 91 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.23 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 47 | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.98 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 18 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.70 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 34 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.97 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 17 | + 324% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.08 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 57 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.80 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 36 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.20 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 19 | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.14 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 18 | + 183% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (Mex$ 276) | Mex$ 204 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.57 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 25 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.65 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 14 | + 183% | |
| Housing | + 258% | |||
| Housing in Modesto, California (United States) is 258% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,604 (Mex$ 38,691) | Mex$ 14,928 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,195 (Mex$ 28,807) | Mex$ 6,302 | + 357% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $265 (Mex$ 6,390) | Mex$ 901 | + 609% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $959 (Mex$ 23,125) | Mex$ 7,950 | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $888 (Mex$ 21,418) | Mex$ 4,109 | + 421% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $163 (Mex$ 3,927) | Mex$ 647 | + 507% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (Mex$ 1,161) | Mex$ 351 | + 231% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $400 (Mex$ 9,655) | Mex$ 7,423 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $93 (Mex$ 2,251) | Mex$ 1,636 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (Mex$ 308) | Mex$ 89 | + 248% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (Mex$ 438) | Mex$ 58 | + 651% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Modesto, California (United States) is 55% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 (Mex$ 1,218) | Mex$ 786 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $36 (Mex$ 868) | Mex$ 560 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $78 (Mex$ 1,892) | Mex$ 1,394 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $86 (Mex$ 2,063) | Mex$ 1,124 | + 83% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Modesto, California (United States) is 73% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,751 (Mex$ 500,403) | Mex$ 235,920 | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.88 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 20 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $40 (Mex$ 956) | Mex$ 456 | + 109% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $11 (Mex$ 274) | Mex$ 272 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 266% | |||
| Personal Care in Modesto, California (United States) is 266% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 94 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (Mex$ 602) | Mex$ 114 | + 430% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $141 (Mex$ 3,409) | Mex$ 471 | + 624% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 63 | + 143% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.22 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 43 | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.20 (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 33 | + 211% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.60 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 21 | + 201% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.58 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 20 | + 92% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (Mex$ 415) | Mex$ 78 | + 430% | |
| Entertainment | + 110% | |||
| Entertainment in Modesto, California (United States) is 110% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (Mex$ 1,079) | Mex$ 291 | + 271% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (Mex$ 539) | Mex$ 103 | + 423% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $82 (Mex$ 1,981) | Mex$ 496 | + 300% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $62 (Mex$ 1,490) | Mex$ 517 | + 188% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (Mex$ 202) | Mex$ 89 | + 127% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.79 (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 43 | + 227% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.83 (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 30 | + 361% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $427 (Mex$ 10,293) | Mex$ 11,076 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.75 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $23 (Mex$ 563) | Mex$ 428 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (Mex$ 182) | Mex$ 47 | + 290% | |
| TOTAL | + 141% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 296 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 03, 2020.
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Cost of living in Modesto, California (United States) is 141% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 115,809 ($4,803) in Modesto, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 48,000 in Mazatlán.
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