Cost of living in Mazatlán, Mexico vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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Food | - 43% | |||
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Food in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 43% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 183 (£6) | £10 | - 39% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 100 (£3.41) | £6 | - 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 48 (£1.65) | £3.36 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 (£0.68) | £1.01 | - 33% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 36 (£1.22) | £2.86 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 17 (£0.58) | £1.28 | - 54% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 64 (£2.20) | £5.47 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 39 (£1.33) | £1.94 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 21 (£0.72) | £0.85 | - 15% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (£0.84) | £1.71 | - 51% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 244 (£8) | £8 | + 3% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 27 (£0.93) | £1.78 | - 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 14 (£0.49) | £0.90 | - 46% | |
Housing | - 69% | |||
Housing in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 69% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 14,843 (£508) | £1,801 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 6,999 (£240) | £1,197 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,222 (£42) | £138 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 8,735 (£299) | £981 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,635 (£159) | £609 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 770 (£26) | £131 | - 80% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 351 (£12) | £17 | - 30% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 8,035 (£275) | £331 | - 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,699 (£58) | £66 | - 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 88 (£3.01) | £5.73 | - 48% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 54 (£1.85) | £11 | - 82% | |
Clothes | - 45% | |||
Clothes in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 45% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 848 (£29) | £81 | - 64% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 552 (£19) | £29 | - 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,345 (£46) | £67 | - 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,227 (£42) | £63 | - 33% | |
Transportation | - 59% | |||
Transportation in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 59% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 255,638 (£8,748) | £17,216 | - 49% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (£0.69) | £1.21 | - 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 424 (£15) | £52 | - 72% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 283 (£10) | £13 | - 27% | |
Personal Care | - 53% | |||
Personal Care in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 53% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 105 (£3.59) | £3.90 | - 8% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 137 (£4.68) | £7 | - 29% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 517 (£18) | £80 | - 78% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 58 (£1.98) | £3.07 | - 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 43 (£1.49) | £1.41 | + 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 36 (£1.22) | £3.30 | - 63% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 23 (£0.79) | £1.51 | - 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 19 (£0.66) | £1.20 | - 45% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 87 (£2.99) | £12 | - 75% | |
Entertainment | - 56% | |||
Entertainment in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 56% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 298 (£10) | £32 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 109 (£3.72) | £23 | - 84% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 675 (£23) | £89 | - 74% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 605 (£21) | £51 | - 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 110 (£3.76) | £7 | - 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 54 (£1.85) | £3.62 | - 49% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 36 (£1.23) | £4.40 | - 72% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,191 (£349) | £401 | - 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.78 (£0.10) | £0.17 | - 42% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 490 (£17) | £27 | - 38% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 51 (£1.74) | £9 | - 81% | |
TOTAL | - 58% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 58% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,300 in Southampton you would need to make just about £2,204 (Mex$ 64,390) in Mazatlán.
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