Cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | + 127% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 127% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (Mex$ 300) | Mex$ 154 | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 91 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.21 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 47 | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 18 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.05 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 34 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.32 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 17 | + 361% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.99 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 57 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.01 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 36 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.71 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 19 | + 106% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.79 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 18 | + 387% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (Mex$ 281) | Mex$ 204 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.89 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 25 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.05 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 14 | + 242% | |
| Housing | + 231% | |||
| Housing in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 231% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,684 (Mex$ 39,433) | Mex$ 14,928 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,149 (Mex$ 26,894) | Mex$ 6,302 | + 327% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $199 (Mex$ 4,650) | Mex$ 901 | + 416% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,042 (Mex$ 24,392) | Mex$ 7,950 | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $726 (Mex$ 16,989) | Mex$ 4,109 | + 313% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $151 (Mex$ 3,524) | Mex$ 647 | + 445% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $36 (Mex$ 852) | Mex$ 351 | + 143% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $302 (Mex$ 7,062) | Mex$ 7,423 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $124 (Mex$ 2,892) | Mex$ 1,636 | + 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (Mex$ 215) | Mex$ 89 | + 143% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (Mex$ 489) | Mex$ 58 | + 738% | |
| Clothes | + 95% | |||
| Clothes in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 95% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $41 (Mex$ 962) | Mex$ 786 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $54 (Mex$ 1,268) | Mex$ 560 | + 126% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (Mex$ 2,006) | Mex$ 1,394 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $110 (Mex$ 2,574) | Mex$ 1,124 | + 129% | |
| Transportation | + 113% | |||
| Transportation in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 113% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,416 (Mex$ 548,176) | Mex$ 235,920 | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 20 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $58 (Mex$ 1,361) | Mex$ 456 | + 198% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (Mex$ 383) | Mex$ 272 | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 229% | |||
| Personal Care in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 229% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (Mex$ 200) | Mex$ 94 | + 112% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (Mex$ 286) | Mex$ 114 | + 152% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $126 (Mex$ 2,941) | Mex$ 471 | + 525% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 63 | + 137% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.25 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 43 | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.08 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 33 | + 265% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.21 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 21 | + 261% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.88 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 20 | + 120% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (Mex$ 470) | Mex$ 78 | + 501% | |
| Entertainment | + 168% | |||
| Entertainment in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 168% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (Mex$ 1,153) | Mex$ 291 | + 296% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (Mex$ 519) | Mex$ 103 | + 404% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $193 (Mex$ 4,523) | Mex$ 496 | + 813% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $74 (Mex$ 1,727) | Mex$ 517 | + 234% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (Mex$ 269) | Mex$ 89 | + 202% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.64 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 43 | + 154% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.90 (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 30 | + 353% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $425 (Mex$ 9,953) | Mex$ 11,076 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.27 (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 2.75 | + 126% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (Mex$ 1,266) | Mex$ 428 | + 196% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.93 (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 47 | + 198% | |
| TOTAL | + 158% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 568 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 02, 2020.
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Cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 158% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 105,704 ($4,515) in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 41,000 in Mazatlán.
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