Mazatlán
Mexico
381,583 people1m elevationAmerica/Mazatlan25
Overview
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.
Mazatlán delivers extraordinary value at 40-50% below Puerto Vallarta. Wild-caught shrimp costs $5/pound at Mercado Pino Suárez.
Cost of Living
Monthly costs in Mazatlán in USD. Editorial estimates combined with Numbeo data.
Housing (monthly rent)
Studio
Budget$280
Mid-range$450
Upscale$700
1 Bedroom
Budget$380
Mid-range$600
Upscale$950
2 Bedroom
Budget$500
Mid-range$850
Upscale$1,400
Food
Monthly Groceries
Budget$130
Mid-range$220
Premium$350
Dining (per meal)
Street food$3
Casual restaurant$5
Nice restaurant$25
Upscale$60
Transportation
Public transit (monthly)$15
Uber/taxi (avg ride)$3
Fuel (monthly)$80
Parking (monthly)$35
Utilities
Electric (low)$30
Electric (average)$60
Electric (high)$120
Water$15
Gas$18
Internet$35
Lifestyle
Gym membership$30
Cleaning (weekly)$18
Coworking space$100
Healthcare
Doctor visit$30
Basic insurance (monthly)$75
Comprehensive insurance$170
Other
Phone plan$18
Subscriptions$25
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to live in Mazatlán?
A comfortable couple can live on $2,000-3,000 USD monthly. Lean budget possible at $1,000-1,500 with Spanish skills.
Is Mazatlán safe for expats?
The September 2024 cartel civil war increased Mazatlán homicides 227% in 2025. The US maintains Level 4 'Do Not Travel' for Sinaloa.