Cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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Food | + 104% | |||
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Food in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 104% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (Mex$ 337) | Mex$ 183 | + 84% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 100 | + 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.96 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 48 | + 108% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.01 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 20 | + 3% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.82 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 36 | + 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.64 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 17 | + 330% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 64 | + 115% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.49 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 39 | + 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.59 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 21 | + 53% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.27 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 24 | + 250% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (Mex$ 272) | Mex$ 244 | + 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 27 | + 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.37 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 14 | + 237% | |
Housing | + 191% | |||
Housing in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 191% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,572 (Mex$ 31,631) | Mex$ 14,843 | + 113% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,249 (Mex$ 25,124) | Mex$ 6,999 | + 259% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $193 (Mex$ 3,891) | Mex$ 1,222 | + 218% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,252 (Mex$ 25,184) | Mex$ 8,735 | + 188% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $929 (Mex$ 18,702) | Mex$ 4,635 | + 303% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $112 (Mex$ 2,259) | Mex$ 770 | + 193% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 (Mex$ 994) | Mex$ 351 | + 183% | |
40” flat screen tv | $280 (Mex$ 5,638) | Mex$ 8,035 | - 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (Mex$ 1,805) | Mex$ 1,699 | + 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Mex$ 219) | Mex$ 88 | + 149% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $29 (Mex$ 574) | Mex$ 54 | + 962% | |
Clothes | + 44% | |||
Clothes in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $46 (Mex$ 932) | Mex$ 848 | + 10% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (Mex$ 853) | Mex$ 552 | + 54% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $89 (Mex$ 1,793) | Mex$ 1,345 | + 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (Mex$ 2,196) | Mex$ 1,227 | + 79% | |
Transportation | + 66% | |||
Transportation in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,690 (Mex$ 456,567) | Mex$ 255,638 | + 79% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.52 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 20 | - 48% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $50 (Mex$ 1,010) | Mex$ 424 | + 138% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (Mex$ 370) | Mex$ 283 | + 31% | |
Personal Care | + 164% | |||
Personal Care in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 164% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 105 | + 36% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (Mex$ 237) | Mex$ 137 | + 73% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $101 (Mex$ 2,031) | Mex$ 517 | + 293% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 58 | + 127% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.60 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 43 | + 67% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.29 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 36 | + 199% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.46 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 23 | + 289% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.02 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 19 | + 110% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (Mex$ 526) | Mex$ 87 | + 501% | |
Entertainment | + 139% | |||
Entertainment in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 139% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (Mex$ 1,016) | Mex$ 298 | + 241% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $23 (Mex$ 456) | Mex$ 109 | + 320% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $266 (Mex$ 5,353) | Mex$ 675 | + 693% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $91 (Mex$ 1,839) | Mex$ 605 | + 204% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (Mex$ 237) | Mex$ 110 | + 116% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.02 (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 54 | + 87% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.94 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 36 | + 176% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $432 (Mex$ 8,689) | Mex$ 8,697 | - 0% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (Mex$ 3.13) | Mex$ 2.78 | + 12% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $74 (Mex$ 1,479) | Mex$ 522 | + 183% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 53 | + 178% | |
TOTAL | + 121% |

These prices were last updated on April 10, 2021.
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Cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 121% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 90,648 ($4,505) in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 41,000 in Mazatlán.
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