Cost of living in Modesto, California, United States vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Modesto, California (United States) is 69% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (Mex$ 289) | Mex$ 183 | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 100 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.74 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 48 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.95 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 20 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.08 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 36 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.10 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 17 | + 266% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.42 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 64 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.61 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 39 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.35 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 21 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.46 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 24 | + 102% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (Mex$ 278) | Mex$ 244 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.61 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 27 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.50 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 14 | + 113% | |
| Housing | + 188% | |||
| Housing in Modesto, California (United States) is 188% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,575 (Mex$ 31,731) | Mex$ 14,843 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,217 (Mex$ 24,519) | Mex$ 6,999 | + 250% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $285 (Mex$ 5,739) | Mex$ 1,222 | + 370% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $997 (Mex$ 20,089) | Mex$ 8,735 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $961 (Mex$ 19,367) | Mex$ 4,635 | + 318% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $163 (Mex$ 3,289) | Mex$ 770 | + 327% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $54 (Mex$ 1,091) | Mex$ 351 | + 211% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $389 (Mex$ 7,845) | Mex$ 8,035 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $102 (Mex$ 2,065) | Mex$ 1,699 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (Mex$ 251) | Mex$ 88 | + 186% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (Mex$ 338) | Mex$ 54 | + 526% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Modesto, California (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $53 (Mex$ 1,058) | Mex$ 848 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (Mex$ 800) | Mex$ 552 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $77 (Mex$ 1,552) | Mex$ 1,345 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $89 (Mex$ 1,801) | Mex$ 1,227 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Modesto, California (United States) is 47% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,675 (Mex$ 416,655) | Mex$ 255,638 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.88 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 20 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $41 (Mex$ 825) | Mex$ 424 | + 95% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $11 (Mex$ 231) | Mex$ 283 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 194% | |||
| Personal Care in Modesto, California (United States) is 194% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 105 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (Mex$ 503) | Mex$ 137 | + 268% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (Mex$ 2,830) | Mex$ 517 | + 448% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 58 | + 120% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.40 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 43 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.37 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 36 | + 148% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.93 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 23 | + 156% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.66 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 19 | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (Mex$ 357) | Mex$ 87 | + 309% | |
| Entertainment | + 85% | |||
| Entertainment in Modesto, California (United States) is 85% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (Mex$ 905) | Mex$ 298 | + 204% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (Mex$ 479) | Mex$ 109 | + 341% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $108 (Mex$ 2,172) | Mex$ 675 | + 222% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $72 (Mex$ 1,453) | Mex$ 605 | + 140% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (Mex$ 192) | Mex$ 110 | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 54 | + 139% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 36 | + 247% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $427 (Mex$ 8,597) | Mex$ 8,697 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.78 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $26 (Mex$ 528) | Mex$ 522 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 53 | + 200% | |
| TOTAL | + 100% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 353 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Modesto, California (United States) is 100% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 95,991 ($4,763) in Modesto, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 48,000 in Mazatlán.
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