Cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | + 183% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 183% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (Mex$ 438) | Mex$ 154 | + 183% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (Mex$ 218) | Mex$ 91 | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.04 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 47 | + 167% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.92 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 18 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.27 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 34 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.54 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 17 | + 424% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.59 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 57 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.34 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 36 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.55 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 19 | + 100% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.13 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 18 | + 328% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (Mex$ 350) | Mex$ 204 | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.78 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 25 | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.53 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 14 | + 351% | |
| Housing | + 285% | |||
| Housing in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 285% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,614 (Mex$ 40,338) | Mex$ 14,928 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,191 (Mex$ 29,758) | Mex$ 6,302 | + 372% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $210 (Mex$ 5,260) | Mex$ 901 | + 484% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,178 (Mex$ 29,452) | Mex$ 7,950 | + 270% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $827 (Mex$ 20,659) | Mex$ 4,109 | + 403% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $127 (Mex$ 3,182) | Mex$ 647 | + 392% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $51 (Mex$ 1,278) | Mex$ 351 | + 264% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $305 (Mex$ 7,623) | Mex$ 7,423 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $82 (Mex$ 2,060) | Mex$ 1,636 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Mex$ 282) | Mex$ 89 | + 218% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (Mex$ 679) | Mex$ 58 | + 1063% | |
| Clothes | + 89% | |||
| Clothes in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 89% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (Mex$ 1,247) | Mex$ 786 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (Mex$ 1,157) | Mex$ 560 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (Mex$ 2,133) | Mex$ 1,394 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $89 (Mex$ 2,227) | Mex$ 1,124 | + 98% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 98% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,891 (Mex$ 572,120) | Mex$ 235,920 | + 143% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.63 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 20 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $45 (Mex$ 1,137) | Mex$ 456 | + 149% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (Mex$ 436) | Mex$ 272 | + 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 237% | |||
| Personal Care in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 237% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (Mex$ 192) | Mex$ 94 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (Mex$ 345) | Mex$ 114 | + 203% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $80 (Mex$ 1,994) | Mex$ 471 | + 324% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 63 | + 145% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.45 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 43 | + 102% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.85 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 33 | + 273% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.54 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 21 | + 445% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.22 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 20 | + 179% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (Mex$ 596) | Mex$ 78 | + 661% | |
| Entertainment | + 173% | |||
| Entertainment in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 173% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (Mex$ 1,096) | Mex$ 291 | + 277% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (Mex$ 576) | Mex$ 103 | + 459% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $208 (Mex$ 5,193) | Mex$ 496 | + 948% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $87 (Mex$ 2,169) | Mex$ 517 | + 320% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (Mex$ 245) | Mex$ 89 | + 175% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.31 (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 43 | + 210% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.28 (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 30 | + 333% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (Mex$ 10,717) | Mex$ 11,076 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (Mex$ 3.88) | Mex$ 2.75 | + 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $59 (Mex$ 1,465) | Mex$ 428 | + 243% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (Mex$ 173) | Mex$ 47 | + 272% | |
| TOTAL | + 181% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 616 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 06, 2020.
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Cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 181% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 123,543 ($4,943) in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 44,000 in Mazatlán.
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