Cost of living in Santander, Spain vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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Food | + 40% | |||
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Food in Santander (Spain) is 40% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (Mex$ 320) | Mex$ 183 | + 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 100 | + 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.18 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 48 | + 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 20 | + 5% | |
12 eggs, large | €1.64 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 36 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.13 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 17 | + 198% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.61 (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 64 | + 108% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.47 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 39 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.11 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 21 | + 26% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.84 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 24 | - 18% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 244 | - 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.43 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 27 | + 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.71 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 14 | + 19% | |
Housing | + 88% | |||
Housing in Santander (Spain) is 88% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €810 (Mex$ 19,326) | Mex$ 14,843 | + 30% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €557 (Mex$ 13,300) | Mex$ 6,999 | + 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €163 (Mex$ 3,890) | Mex$ 1,222 | + 218% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €549 (Mex$ 13,089) | Mex$ 8,735 | + 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €402 (Mex$ 9,603) | Mex$ 4,635 | + 107% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €114 (Mex$ 2,730) | Mex$ 770 | + 254% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (Mex$ 775) | Mex$ 351 | + 121% | |
40” flat screen tv | €487 (Mex$ 11,616) | Mex$ 8,035 | + 45% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (Mex$ 2,451) | Mex$ 1,699 | + 44% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.92 (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 88 | + 61% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (Mex$ 218) | Mex$ 54 | + 304% | |
Clothes | + 52% | |||
Clothes in Santander (Spain) is 52% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (Mex$ 1,800) | Mex$ 848 | + 112% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €28 (Mex$ 666) | Mex$ 552 | + 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (Mex$ 2,018) | Mex$ 1,345 | + 50% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €97 (Mex$ 2,307) | Mex$ 1,227 | + 88% | |
Transportation | + 64% | |||
Transportation in Santander (Spain) is 64% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,741 (Mex$ 518,818) | Mex$ 255,638 | + 103% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.29 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 20 | + 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (Mex$ 695) | Mex$ 424 | + 64% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 283 | - | |
Personal Care | + 95% | |||
Personal Care in Santander (Spain) is 95% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.90 (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 105 | + 34% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (Mex$ 260) | Mex$ 137 | + 90% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (Mex$ 1,511) | Mex$ 517 | + 193% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.65 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 58 | + 51% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.90 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 43 | + 59% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.77 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 36 | + 86% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.51 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 23 | + 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 19 | + 76% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (Mex$ 333) | Mex$ 87 | + 281% | |
Entertainment | + 92% | |||
Entertainment in Santander (Spain) is 92% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (Mex$ 627) | Mex$ 298 | + 111% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (Mex$ 362) | Mex$ 109 | + 234% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (Mex$ 1,920) | Mex$ 675 | + 185% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (Mex$ 996) | Mex$ 605 | + 65% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (Mex$ 165) | Mex$ 110 | + 50% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.25 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 54 | - 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.71 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 36 | + 146% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €479 (Mex$ 11,431) | Mex$ 8,697 | + 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 2.78 | + 130% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (Mex$ 1,054) | Mex$ 522 | + 102% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.94 (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 53 | + 123% | |
TOTAL | + 69% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least Mex$ 82,874 (€3,473) in Santander to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 49,000 in Mazatlán.
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