Cost of living in Portland, Oregon, United States vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | + 194% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 194% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (Mex$ 362) | Mex$ 154 | + 134% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (Mex$ 199) | Mex$ 91 | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.08 (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 47 | + 165% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 18 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.97 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 34 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.15 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 17 | + 507% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 57 | + 186% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.74 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 36 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.86 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 19 | + 136% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.88 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 18 | + 558% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Mex$ 373) | Mex$ 204 | + 83% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.29 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 25 | + 124% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.72 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 14 | + 378% | |
| Housing | + 343% | |||
| Housing in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 343% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,030 (Mex$ 49,987) | Mex$ 14,928 | + 235% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,650 (Mex$ 40,633) | Mex$ 6,302 | + 545% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $203 (Mex$ 4,995) | Mex$ 901 | + 455% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,640 (Mex$ 40,387) | Mex$ 7,950 | + 408% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,216 (Mex$ 29,930) | Mex$ 4,109 | + 628% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $132 (Mex$ 3,238) | Mex$ 647 | + 400% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $46 (Mex$ 1,137) | Mex$ 351 | + 224% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $287 (Mex$ 7,075) | Mex$ 7,423 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $153 (Mex$ 3,775) | Mex$ 1,636 | + 131% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Mex$ 265) | Mex$ 89 | + 199% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (Mex$ 504) | Mex$ 58 | + 763% | |
| Clothes | + 117% | |||
| Clothes in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 117% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 (Mex$ 1,354) | Mex$ 786 | + 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (Mex$ 1,264) | Mex$ 560 | + 126% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $104 (Mex$ 2,564) | Mex$ 1,394 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $139 (Mex$ 3,423) | Mex$ 1,124 | + 204% | |
| Transportation | + 208% | |||
| Transportation in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 208% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,974 (Mex$ 541,012) | Mex$ 235,920 | + 129% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.87 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 20 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $91 (Mex$ 2,241) | Mex$ 456 | + 391% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $23 (Mex$ 566) | Mex$ 272 | + 108% | |
| Personal Care | + 310% | |||
| Personal Care in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 310% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 94 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (Mex$ 581) | Mex$ 114 | + 411% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $152 (Mex$ 3,732) | Mex$ 471 | + 693% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (Mex$ 192) | Mex$ 63 | + 205% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.48 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 43 | + 100% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.09 (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 33 | + 285% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.14 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 21 | + 271% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.49 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 20 | + 208% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (Mex$ 600) | Mex$ 78 | + 665% | |
| Entertainment | + 180% | |||
| Entertainment in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 180% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (Mex$ 1,010) | Mex$ 291 | + 247% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (Mex$ 609) | Mex$ 103 | + 491% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $163 (Mex$ 4,019) | Mex$ 496 | + 711% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (Mex$ 2,053) | Mex$ 517 | + 297% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (Mex$ 275) | Mex$ 89 | + 208% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.49 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 43 | + 159% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.48 (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 30 | + 343% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $428 (Mex$ 10,547) | Mex$ 11,076 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.33 (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 2.75 | + 192% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (Mex$ 1,061) | Mex$ 428 | + 148% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 47 | + 266% | |
| TOTAL | + 231% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 08, 2020.
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Cost of living in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 231% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 142,428 ($5,785) in Portland, Oregon to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 43,000 in Mazatlán.
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