Cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | + 139% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 139% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (Mex$ 322) | Mex$ 183 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 100 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.57 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 48 | + 131% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 20 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.72 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 36 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.91 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 17 | + 357% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.79 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 64 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.01 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 39 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.71 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 21 | + 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $7 (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 24 | + 486% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (Mex$ 319) | Mex$ 244 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.82 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 27 | + 107% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.84 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 14 | + 300% | |
| Housing | + 188% | |||
| Housing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 188% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,954 (Mex$ 38,911) | Mex$ 14,843 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,430 (Mex$ 28,475) | Mex$ 6,999 | + 307% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $151 (Mex$ 3,000) | Mex$ 1,222 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,501 (Mex$ 29,900) | Mex$ 8,735 | + 242% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $807 (Mex$ 16,066) | Mex$ 4,635 | + 247% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $105 (Mex$ 2,098) | Mex$ 770 | + 173% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $34 (Mex$ 686) | Mex$ 351 | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $190 (Mex$ 3,774) | Mex$ 8,035 | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $93 (Mex$ 1,854) | Mex$ 1,699 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Mex$ 214) | Mex$ 88 | + 144% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (Mex$ 410) | Mex$ 54 | + 659% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $34 (Mex$ 681) | Mex$ 848 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (Mex$ 884) | Mex$ 552 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $75 (Mex$ 1,490) | Mex$ 1,345 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (Mex$ 1,924) | Mex$ 1,227 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 138% | |||
| Transportation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 138% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,429 (Mex$ 446,702) | Mex$ 255,638 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.67 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 20 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $90 (Mex$ 1,791) | Mex$ 424 | + 322% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (Mex$ 321) | Mex$ 283 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 149% | |||
| Personal Care in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 149% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (Mex$ 187) | Mex$ 105 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (Mex$ 375) | Mex$ 137 | + 175% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $65 (Mex$ 1,288) | Mex$ 517 | + 149% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 58 | + 147% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.01 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 43 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.91 (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 36 | + 231% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.27 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 23 | + 268% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.96 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 19 | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (Mex$ 475) | Mex$ 87 | + 443% | |
| Entertainment | + 105% | |||
| Entertainment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 105% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (Mex$ 982) | Mex$ 298 | + 230% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (Mex$ 529) | Mex$ 109 | + 387% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $183 (Mex$ 3,654) | Mex$ 675 | + 441% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (Mex$ 1,656) | Mex$ 605 | + 174% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (Mex$ 260) | Mex$ 110 | + 137% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.44 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 54 | + 101% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 36 | + 257% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $310 (Mex$ 6,179) | Mex$ 8,697 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.11 (Mex$ 2.13) | Mex$ 2.78 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (Mex$ 743) | Mex$ 522 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (Mex$ 195) | Mex$ 53 | + 270% | |
| TOTAL | + 140% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 140% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 115,363 ($5,792) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 48,000 in Mazatlán.
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