Cost of living in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 92% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
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| Food | + 37% | |||
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| Food in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| Newark, New Jersey | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (Mex$ 280) | Mex$ 219 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (Mex$ 172) | Mex$ 126 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.93 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 53 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 23 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 41 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.47 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 26 | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.96 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 89 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.11 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 43 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.07 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 24 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.89 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 35 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (Mex$ 269) | Mex$ 224 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 35 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.07 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 20 | + 95% | |
| Housing | + 131% | |||
| Housing in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 131% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| Newark, New Jersey | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,088 (Mex$ 38,828) | Mex$ 20,464 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,519 (Mex$ 28,238) | Mex$ 10,101 | + 180% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $209 (Mex$ 3,887) | Mex$ 1,191 | + 227% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,559 (Mex$ 28,994) | Mex$ 12,725 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,206 (Mex$ 22,430) | Mex$ 5,671 | + 295% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $148 (Mex$ 2,745) | Mex$ 954 | + 188% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $57 (Mex$ 1,057) | Mex$ 420 | + 151% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $419 (Mex$ 7,787) | Mex$ 7,652 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $100 (Mex$ 1,854) | Mex$ 2,167 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (Mex$ 287) | Mex$ 106 | + 170% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (Mex$ 290) | Mex$ 160 | + 81% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| Newark, New Jersey | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $44 (Mex$ 826) | Mex$ 977 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $36 (Mex$ 678) | Mex$ 607 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $78 (Mex$ 1,443) | Mex$ 1,487 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $102 (Mex$ 1,900) | Mex$ 1,383 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 143% | |||
| Transportation in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 143% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| Newark, New Jersey | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,165 (Mex$ 412,110) | Mex$ 276,062 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.84 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 21 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (Mex$ 1,578) | Mex$ 476 | + 232% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $56 (Mex$ 1,038) | Mex$ 281 | + 270% | |
| Personal Care | + 162% | |||
| Personal Care in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 162% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| Newark, New Jersey | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (Mex$ 185) | Mex$ 106 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (Mex$ 382) | Mex$ 159 | + 139% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $124 (Mex$ 2,306) | Mex$ 603 | + 282% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (Mex$ 183) | Mex$ 63 | + 193% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.45 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 45 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.59 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 37 | + 181% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.14 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 24 | + 296% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.80 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 21 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (Mex$ 426) | Mex$ 97 | + 337% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| Newark, New Jersey | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $55 (Mex$ 1,015) | Mex$ 341 | + 198% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (Mex$ 485) | Mex$ 125 | + 287% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $155 (Mex$ 2,873) | Mex$ 648 | + 343% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (Mex$ 1,350) | Mex$ 783 | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (Mex$ 196) | Mex$ 131 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.12 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 68 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.31 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 39 | + 155% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $430 (Mex$ 8,004) | Mex$ 10,283 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (Mex$ 1.83) | Mex$ 3.08 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (Mex$ 697) | Mex$ 648 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (Mex$ 173) | Mex$ 57 | + 202% | |
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TOTAL | + 92% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 111 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2023.
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