Cost of living in Zurich, Switzerland vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | + 201% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zurich (Switzerland) is 201% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (Mex$ 567) | Mex$ 183 | + 211% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 (Mex$ 308) | Mex$ 100 | + 209% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (Mex$ 236) | Mex$ 48 | + 391% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.55 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 20 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 36 | + 349% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.78 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 17 | + 379% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (Mex$ 211) | Mex$ 64 | + 228% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.53 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 39 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.24 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 21 | + 130% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.52 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 24 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (Mex$ 321) | Mex$ 244 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.36 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 27 | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.42 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 14 | + 270% | |
| Housing | + 344% | |||
| Housing in Zurich (Switzerland) is 344% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,097 (Mex$ 67,027) | Mex$ 14,843 | + 352% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,286 (Mex$ 49,472) | Mex$ 6,999 | + 607% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 140 (Mex$ 3,037) | Mex$ 1,222 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,930 (Mex$ 41,772) | Mex$ 8,735 | + 378% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,287 (Mex$ 27,861) | Mex$ 4,635 | + 501% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 142 (Mex$ 3,083) | Mex$ 770 | + 300% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 37 (Mex$ 802) | Mex$ 351 | + 128% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 429 (Mex$ 9,284) | Mex$ 8,035 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 130 (Mex$ 2,819) | Mex$ 1,699 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 19 (Mex$ 409) | Mex$ 88 | + 366% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 30 (Mex$ 655) | Mex$ 54 | + 1113% | |
| Clothes | + 160% | |||
| Clothes in Zurich (Switzerland) is 160% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 114 (Mex$ 2,477) | Mex$ 848 | + 192% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 63 (Mex$ 1,370) | Mex$ 552 | + 148% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 125 (Mex$ 2,710) | Mex$ 1,345 | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 186 (Mex$ 4,018) | Mex$ 1,227 | + 227% | |
| Transportation | + 218% | |||
| Transportation in Zurich (Switzerland) is 218% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 27,472 (Mex$ 594,649) | Mex$ 255,638 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.48 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 20 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 92 (Mex$ 1,990) | Mex$ 424 | + 369% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 41 (Mex$ 889) | Mex$ 283 | + 214% | |
| Personal Care | + 293% | |||
| Personal Care in Zurich (Switzerland) is 293% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 16 (Mex$ 342) | Mex$ 105 | + 226% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 29 (Mex$ 625) | Mex$ 137 | + 357% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 130 (Mex$ 2,809) | Mex$ 517 | + 444% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 58 | + 170% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.83 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 43 | + 140% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.57 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 36 | + 239% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.38 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 23 | + 217% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.61 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 19 | + 304% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 40 (Mex$ 863) | Mex$ 87 | + 887% | |
| Entertainment | + 260% | |||
| Entertainment in Zurich (Switzerland) is 260% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 73 (Mex$ 1,576) | Mex$ 298 | + 429% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 34 (Mex$ 726) | Mex$ 109 | + 568% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 262 (Mex$ 5,667) | Mex$ 675 | + 740% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 98 (Mex$ 2,119) | Mex$ 605 | + 250% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (Mex$ 375) | Mex$ 110 | + 241% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.03 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 54 | + 102% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 36 | + 336% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 470 (Mex$ 10,180) | Mex$ 8,697 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.42 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 2.78 | + 229% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 112 (Mex$ 2,428) | Mex$ 522 | + 365% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (Mex$ 173) | Mex$ 53 | + 227% | |
| TOTAL | + 252% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 808 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Zurich (Switzerland) is 252% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 147,841 (CHF 6,830) in Zurich to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 42,000 in Mazatlán.
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