La Paz vs Alicante
Cost of living comparison for expats considering La Paz or Alicante, Mexico.
Based on a typical expat lifestyle
La Paz is 23% cheaper than Alicante
Monthly savings
$479
Mexico
La Paz
$1,647
$28,823
Cheaper option
Spain
Alicante
$2,126
$37,205
Category Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
Utilities
Groceries
Dining Out
Transportation
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Healthcare
Phone & Subscriptions
Based on a typical expat lifestyle: 1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment, basic health insurance.
City Insights
La Paz
La Paz costs 15-25% more than mainland Mexico due to geographic isolation—everything arrives by truck down the peninsula or by ferry from the mainland.
Alicante
El Centro, Playa San Juan, and Cabo de las Huertas popular neighborhoods. Monthly budget: Frugal single $1,400-1,600, Comfortable single $1,800-2,100, Couple $2,500-3,000.
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