Cost of Living in Mazatlan, Mexico

Last updated on Apr 20, 2023

Summary: The cost of living in Mazatlan, Mexico is generally considered to be quite affordable. A nice 1 bedroom apartment in Mazatlan can cost anywhere from $400 to $600 per month in US Dollars, while a nice 2 bedroom apartment can cost anywhere from $600 to $800 per month. The cost of dinner at a moderately priced restaurant in Mazatlan is usually around $15 to $20 per person in US Dollars.

Is the cost of living in Mazatlan high?

We asked people how much they someone comfortably live on in Mazatlan, they wrote:

"The cost of living in Mazatlan is generally quite affordable. It is possible to find a one-bedroom home starting at $200-300 USD per month and groceries and eating out can be very inexpensive. Housing in the downtown area tends to be more expensive than the outlying neighborhoods, but entertainment is generally less expensive. A daily trip on public transportation costs only a few dollars and basic utilities like water, gas, and electricity tend to be quite inexpensive as well," explained one expat.

"$1,500 a month for a single, $2500 a month for a couple. Less if you go to a smaller town," said one person in Mazatlan.

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Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.

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