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Cost of Living in Mazatlán
Mazatlán delivers extraordinary value at 40-50% below Puerto Vallarta. Wild-caught shrimp costs $5/pound at Mercado Pino Suárez.
Monthly Total
$1,429
$25,008
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$690
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$25
Based on a typical expat lifestyle: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 1/19/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$690
$12,075
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$128
$2,240
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$154
$2,695
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$60
$1,050
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$90
$1,575
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$189
$3,308
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$75
$1,313
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$43
$753
Monthly Total
$1,429
$25,008
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Living in Mazatlán
Mazatlán offers 40-50% savings compared to Puerto Vallarta while still being a beach city. The Centro Histórico is charming and affordable. Seafood is famously cheap and fresh. Great value destination.
Complete Guide to Living in Mazatlán
Authentic Mexican beach city with colonial soul at 40-50% below Puerto Vallarta prices
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