Cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | + 155% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 155% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (Mex$ 351) | Mex$ 154 | + 127% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (Mex$ 169) | Mex$ 91 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.50 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 47 | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 18 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.27 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 34 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.68 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 17 | + 549% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (Mex$ 179) | Mex$ 57 | + 216% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.20 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 36 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.06 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 19 | + 148% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.68 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 18 | + 372% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (Mex$ 377) | Mex$ 204 | + 85% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.32 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 25 | + 116% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.06 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 14 | + 244% | |
| Housing | + 258% | |||
| Housing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 258% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,755 (Mex$ 41,062) | Mex$ 14,928 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,213 (Mex$ 28,382) | Mex$ 6,302 | + 350% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $149 (Mex$ 3,495) | Mex$ 901 | + 288% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,342 (Mex$ 31,380) | Mex$ 7,950 | + 295% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $855 (Mex$ 20,009) | Mex$ 4,109 | + 387% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $113 (Mex$ 2,641) | Mex$ 647 | + 308% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $46 (Mex$ 1,073) | Mex$ 351 | + 206% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $287 (Mex$ 6,705) | Mex$ 7,423 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $100 (Mex$ 2,342) | Mex$ 1,636 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Mex$ 247) | Mex$ 89 | + 178% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (Mex$ 549) | Mex$ 58 | + 840% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 61% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (Mex$ 1,051) | Mex$ 786 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (Mex$ 977) | Mex$ 560 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $71 (Mex$ 1,654) | Mex$ 1,394 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (Mex$ 2,114) | Mex$ 1,124 | + 88% | |
| Transportation | + 218% | |||
| Transportation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 218% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,365 (Mex$ 593,308) | Mex$ 235,920 | + 151% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 20 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $105 (Mex$ 2,447) | Mex$ 456 | + 436% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (Mex$ 359) | Mex$ 272 | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 222% | |||
| Personal Care in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 222% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (Mex$ 182) | Mex$ 94 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (Mex$ 539) | Mex$ 114 | + 374% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $71 (Mex$ 1,650) | Mex$ 471 | + 251% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 63 | + 148% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.53 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 43 | + 148% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.97 (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 33 | + 257% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.26 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 21 | + 267% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.53 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 20 | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (Mex$ 475) | Mex$ 78 | + 506% | |
| Entertainment | + 154% | |||
| Entertainment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 154% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (Mex$ 1,048) | Mex$ 291 | + 260% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (Mex$ 612) | Mex$ 103 | + 494% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $298 (Mex$ 6,965) | Mex$ 496 | + 1306% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $84 (Mex$ 1,965) | Mex$ 517 | + 280% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (Mex$ 260) | Mex$ 89 | + 192% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.19 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 43 | + 184% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6.00 (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 30 | + 360% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $389 (Mex$ 9,102) | Mex$ 11,076 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.11 (Mex$ 2.63) | Mex$ 2.75 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 (Mex$ 1,026) | Mex$ 428 | + 140% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (Mex$ 227) | Mex$ 47 | + 388% | |
| TOTAL | + 193% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 544 prices entered by 73 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2020.
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Cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 193% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 120,066 ($5,133) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 41,000 in Mazatlán.
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