Cost of living in Mazatlan

In Mazatlan, Mexico, a single person typically needs around $1153 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $2604 monthly.

How expensive is Mazatlan compared to other cities?

Mazatlan is 30% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Mazatlan compare to your city?

Mazatlan is 60% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Mazatlan is, on average, 78% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Mazatlan?

Who is Mazatlan a good fit for?

Mazatlan is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.

FAQ

Why is Mazatlan so expensive?

The primary driver of costs in Mazatlan is the high expense of rent and utilities, which significantly impacts overall living expenses.

Is food expensive in Mazatlan?

Food costs in Mazatlan are 9% higher compared to the European benchmark, making dining out or grocery shopping a bit pricier.

Is public transport affordable in Mazatlan?

Public transport in Mazatlan is 12% higher than the European benchmark, which may affect daily commuting costs.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1153 $
Without Rent
566 $
Rent & Utilities
587 $
Food
373 $
Transport
98 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
605 $
GDP per Capita
13,926 $
Freedom Index
6.55
Lifespan
75 years
Speak English
13%
Population
501.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 10.6 $
Dinner 31.3 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 7.7 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.85 $
Capuccino 3.48 $
Coke, 330ml 1.36 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.39 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.69 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.78 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.66 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.48 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 7.19 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.97 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.89 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.87 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.1 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.46 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.82 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.09 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.86 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.95 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 8.4 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.64 $
Cigarette pack 3.7 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 0.66 $
Monthly Pass 46 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.19 $
Taxi, 8 km 18.6 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 33.9 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 8.19 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 2.65 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 1.98 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.59 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 37 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 57 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 33.6 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 493 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 846 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 610 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,160 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 1,781 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,263 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 605 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 11.30%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 37.6 $
Cinema, 1 seat 4.05 $
Haircut 7.15 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 115 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 69.5 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 102 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 1,829 $

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Ecuador
Mazatlan vs Guayaquil (Guayaquil is 21% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Quito (Quito is 22% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Cuenca (Cuenca is 33% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 49% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Duran (Duran is 30% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Machala (Machala is 48% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Manta (Manta is 25% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Portoviejo (Portoviejo is 34% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Loja (Loja is 46% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Quevedo (Quevedo is 44% less expensive)
Peru
Mazatlan vs Lima (Lima is 14% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Arequipa (Arequipa is 51% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Trujillo (Trujillo is 39% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Chiclayo (Chiclayo is 55% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Callao (Callao is 32% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Piura (Piura is 51% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Cusco (Cusco is 44% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Chimbote (Chimbote is 57% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Huancayo (Huancayo is 49% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Iquitos (Iquitos is 41% less expensive)
Venezuela
Mazatlan vs Caracas (Caracas is 9% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Maracaibo (Maracaibo is 39% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Valencia (Valencia is 32% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Maracay (Maracay is 37% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Barquisimeto (Barquisimeto is 38% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Barinas (Barinas is 31% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Ciudad Guayana (Ciudad Guayana is 23% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Catia La Mar (Catia La Mar is 18% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Ciudad Bolivar (Ciudad Bolivar is 25% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Santa Teresa del Tuy (Santa Teresa del Tuy is 21% less expensive)
Colombia
Mazatlan vs Bogota (Bogota is 25% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Medellin (Medellin is 24% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Cali (Cali is 36% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Barranquilla (Barranquilla is 32% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Cartagena (Cartagena is 35% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Cucuta (Cucuta is 52% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Soacha (Soacha is 35% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Soledad (Soledad is 27% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Villavicencio (Villavicencio is 59% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Bucaramanga (Bucaramanga is 44% less expensive)
Brazil
Mazatlan vs Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo is 12% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro is 17% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Brasilia (Brasilia is 30% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Fortaleza (Fortaleza is 38% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Salvador (Salvador is 36% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Belo Horizonte (Belo Horizonte is 32% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Manaus (Manaus is 31% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Curitiba (Curitiba is 34% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Recife (Recife is 33% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Goiania (Goiania is 43% less expensive)
Argentina
Mazatlan vs Buenos Aires (Buenos Aires is 21% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Cordoba (Cordoba is 20% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Rosario (Rosario is 45% less expensive) Mazatlan vs San Miguel de Tucuman (San Miguel de Tucuman is 40% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Mar del Plata (Mar del Plata is 35% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Salta (Salta is 37% less expensive) Mazatlan vs San Juan (San Juan is 43% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Lanus (Lanus is 30% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Santiago del Estero (Santiago del Estero is 66% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Santa Fe (Santa Fe is 39% less expensive)
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Mazatlan vs Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Santa Cruz de la Sierra is 34% less expensive) Mazatlan vs La Paz (La Paz is 42% less expensive) Mazatlan vs El Alto (El Alto is 44% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Cochabamba (Cochabamba is 54% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Sucre (Sucre is 43% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Oruro (Oruro is 48% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Potosi (Potosi is 57% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Tarija (Tarija is 46% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Sacaba (Sacaba is 54% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Trinidad (Trinidad is 33% less expensive)
Paraguay
Mazatlan vs Asuncion (Asuncion is 42% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Ciudad del Este (Ciudad del Este is 54% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Luque (Luque is 48% less expensive) Mazatlan vs San Lorenzo (San Lorenzo is 46% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Pedro Juan Caballero (Pedro Juan Caballero is 55% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Caaguazu (Caaguazu is 64% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Encarnacion (Encarnacion is 55% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Coronel Oviedo (Coronel Oviedo is 54% less expensive) Mazatlan vs Concepcion (Concepcion is 53% less expensive)