Cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 74% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
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| Food | + 48% | |||
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| Food in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| Raleigh, North Carolina | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $23 (Mex$ 394) | Mex$ 324 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 196 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.20 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 54 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.81 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 25 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.66 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 45 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.62 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 24 | + 227% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 83 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.12 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 43 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.26 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 21 | + 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $7 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 27 | + 355% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (Mex$ 241) | Mex$ 216 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.15 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 38 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.86 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 20 | + 149% | |
| Housing | + 128% | |||
| Housing in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 128% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| Raleigh, North Carolina | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,956 (Mex$ 33,609) | Mex$ 17,035 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,593 (Mex$ 27,375) | Mex$ 11,161 | + 145% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $296 (Mex$ 5,089) | Mex$ 1,463 | + 248% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,732 (Mex$ 29,761) | Mex$ 15,906 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,319 (Mex$ 22,667) | Mex$ 7,299 | + 211% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $244 (Mex$ 4,190) | Mex$ 954 | + 339% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $67 (Mex$ 1,151) | Mex$ 458 | + 151% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $288 (Mex$ 4,953) | Mex$ 7,652 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $179 (Mex$ 3,071) | Mex$ 2,167 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Mex$ 184) | Mex$ 113 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (Mex$ 407) | Mex$ 150 | + 172% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| Raleigh, North Carolina | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (Mex$ 818) | Mex$ 961 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $58 (Mex$ 993) | Mex$ 607 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $103 (Mex$ 1,773) | Mex$ 1,500 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $140 (Mex$ 2,406) | Mex$ 1,383 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| Raleigh, North Carolina | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,220 (Mex$ 502,184) | Mex$ 276,062 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 21 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $58 (Mex$ 993) | Mex$ 625 | + 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (Mex$ 308) | Mex$ 279 | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 139% | |||
| Personal Care in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 139% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| Raleigh, North Carolina | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 106 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (Mex$ 223) | Mex$ 159 | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $159 (Mex$ 2,726) | Mex$ 597 | + 357% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 63 | + 103% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.77 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 45 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.99 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 37 | + 86% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.21 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 27 | + 173% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.55 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 21 | + 111% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (Mex$ 433) | Mex$ 106 | + 310% | |
| Entertainment | + 82% | |||
| Entertainment in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 82% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| Raleigh, North Carolina | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $52 (Mex$ 892) | Mex$ 311 | + 187% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (Mex$ 440) | Mex$ 135 | + 227% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $179 (Mex$ 3,084) | Mex$ 794 | + 289% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (Mex$ 1,383) | Mex$ 783 | + 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (Mex$ 218) | Mex$ 138 | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.50 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 79 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 39 | + 177% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (Mex$ 7,366) | Mex$ 10,283 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.36 (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 3.08 | + 101% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (Mex$ 857) | Mex$ 648 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 63 | + 128% | |
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TOTAL | + 74% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 326 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2023.
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