Cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 91% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
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| Food | + 60% | |||
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| Food in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| New Orleans, Louisiana | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (Mex$ 317) | Mex$ 203 | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 122 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.64 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 57 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.95 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 25 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.08 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 46 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.72 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 27 | + 166% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 96 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.49 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 43 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.59 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 24 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.27 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 26 | + 222% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (Mex$ 263) | Mex$ 224 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.96 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 33 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.26 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 20 | + 122% | |
| Housing | + 117% | |||
| Housing in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 117% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| New Orleans, Louisiana | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,796 (Mex$ 34,836) | Mex$ 19,783 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,352 (Mex$ 26,222) | Mex$ 9,353 | + 180% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $190 (Mex$ 3,676) | Mex$ 1,085 | + 239% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,303 (Mex$ 25,263) | Mex$ 14,030 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $982 (Mex$ 19,035) | Mex$ 5,067 | + 276% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $116 (Mex$ 2,245) | Mex$ 863 | + 160% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $55 (Mex$ 1,059) | Mex$ 385 | + 175% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $259 (Mex$ 5,014) | Mex$ 7,672 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $153 (Mex$ 2,958) | Mex$ 1,771 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (Mex$ 237) | Mex$ 105 | + 126% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (Mex$ 360) | Mex$ 168 | + 114% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| New Orleans, Louisiana | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (Mex$ 878) | Mex$ 920 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (Mex$ 822) | Mex$ 552 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $89 (Mex$ 1,718) | Mex$ 1,394 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (Mex$ 2,116) | Mex$ 1,350 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 82% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| New Orleans, Louisiana | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,830 (Mex$ 442,702) | Mex$ 260,143 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 21 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $52 (Mex$ 1,018) | Mex$ 424 | + 140% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (Mex$ 435) | Mex$ 274 | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 127% | |||
| Personal Care in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 127% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| New Orleans, Louisiana | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 106 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (Mex$ 229) | Mex$ 159 | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $101 (Mex$ 1,958) | Mex$ 610 | + 221% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 63 | + 102% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.67 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 45 | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.29 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 37 | + 177% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.25 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 24 | + 241% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.92 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 21 | + 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (Mex$ 518) | Mex$ 97 | + 432% | |
| Entertainment | + 112% | |||
| Entertainment in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 112% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| New Orleans, Louisiana | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (Mex$ 956) | Mex$ 341 | + 181% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (Mex$ 472) | Mex$ 109 | + 332% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $266 (Mex$ 5,159) | Mex$ 648 | + 696% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (Mex$ 1,928) | Mex$ 783 | + 146% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (Mex$ 247) | Mex$ 126 | + 96% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.86 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 64 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.80 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 39 | + 137% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $435 (Mex$ 8,439) | Mex$ 9,321 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (Mex$ 3.01) | Mex$ 2.78 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $79 (Mex$ 1,537) | Mex$ 538 | + 185% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 57 | + 182% | |
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TOTAL | + 91% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 101 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 03, 2022.
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