Cost of living in Washington D.C., United States vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | + 110% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Washington D.C. (United States) is 110% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (Mex$ 319) | Mex$ 183 | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (Mex$ 179) | Mex$ 100 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.95 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 48 | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.01 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 20 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.88 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 36 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.99 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 17 | + 482% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 64 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.55 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 39 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.85 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 21 | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.65 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 24 | + 197% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (Mex$ 315) | Mex$ 244 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.25 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 27 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.44 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 14 | + 243% | |
| Housing | + 327% | |||
| Housing in Washington D.C. (United States) is 327% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,822 (Mex$ 56,231) | Mex$ 14,843 | + 279% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,195 (Mex$ 43,740) | Mex$ 6,999 | + 525% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $187 (Mex$ 3,718) | Mex$ 1,222 | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,119 (Mex$ 42,223) | Mex$ 8,735 | + 383% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,710 (Mex$ 34,068) | Mex$ 4,635 | + 635% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $107 (Mex$ 2,125) | Mex$ 770 | + 176% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $54 (Mex$ 1,069) | Mex$ 351 | + 205% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $274 (Mex$ 5,458) | Mex$ 8,035 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $113 (Mex$ 2,247) | Mex$ 1,699 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Mex$ 228) | Mex$ 88 | + 159% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 (Mex$ 619) | Mex$ 54 | + 1046% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Washington D.C. (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (Mex$ 887) | Mex$ 848 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (Mex$ 776) | Mex$ 552 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (Mex$ 1,788) | Mex$ 1,345 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $133 (Mex$ 2,641) | Mex$ 1,227 | + 115% | |
| Transportation | + 235% | |||
| Transportation in Washington D.C. (United States) is 235% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,273 (Mex$ 463,672) | Mex$ 255,638 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.60 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 20 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $141 (Mex$ 2,801) | Mex$ 424 | + 560% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (Mex$ 424) | Mex$ 283 | + 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 192% | |||
| Personal Care in Washington D.C. (United States) is 192% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 105 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (Mex$ 386) | Mex$ 137 | + 183% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $108 (Mex$ 2,144) | Mex$ 517 | + 315% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 58 | + 127% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.24 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 43 | + 94% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.36 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 36 | + 144% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.81 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 23 | + 315% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.08 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 19 | + 114% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (Mex$ 544) | Mex$ 87 | + 523% | |
| Entertainment | + 160% | |||
| Entertainment in Washington D.C. (United States) is 160% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $53 (Mex$ 1,064) | Mex$ 298 | + 257% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (Mex$ 556) | Mex$ 109 | + 412% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $263 (Mex$ 5,235) | Mex$ 675 | + 676% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $95 (Mex$ 1,886) | Mex$ 605 | + 212% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (Mex$ 275) | Mex$ 110 | + 150% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.43 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 54 | + 100% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 36 | + 304% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $427 (Mex$ 8,501) | Mex$ 8,697 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (Mex$ 3.88) | Mex$ 2.78 | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $78 (Mex$ 1,551) | Mex$ 522 | + 197% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (Mex$ 173) | Mex$ 53 | + 227% | |
| TOTAL | + 202% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 836 prices entered by 127 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Washington D.C. (United States) is 202% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 148,088 ($7,433) in Washington D.C. to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 49,000 in Mazatlán.
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