MAZATLAN MEXICO 🇲🇽

Mazatlán is one of those places that surprises a lot of people. You’ve got ocean views, a long malecón, great seafood, and a much lower cost of living than many other beach towns in Mexico.  But like anywhere, what you spend really depends on your lifestyle. Welcome back to our realistic cost of living series. Where we share real people's cost of living expenses. Today's breakdown is from a 2 person household.  Ages 65 and 36 They are living full-time in Mazatlán, enjoying a relaxed coastal lifestyle without a car.  Here’s what their real monthly cost of living looks like: 🌴 Mazatlán Cost of Living Breakdown (2 People) 🏡 Housing Rent: 22,000 MXN (~$1,220 USD / ~$1,660 CAD) To give you an idea what you can get for $22k Pesos in Mazatlan, here are some examples of a large 3 bedroom home renting for 22.5k 🧺 Utilities Electricity: Summer: ~900 MXN ($50 USD / $68 CAD) Winter: ~1,800 MXN ($100 USD / $136 CAD) ➡️ Average: ~1,350 MXN ($75 USD / $102 CAD) Water: Included in the rental cost Gas: N/A (all appliances are electric) 🚗 Transportation No car (uses DiDi): ~800 MXN/month ($45 USD / $60 CAD) Most rides cost just 30–40 pesos, which is one of the big advantages of living in Mazatlán. 🛒 Groceries 5,200–6,900 MXN ➡️ Average: ~6,050 MXN ($335 USD / $455 CAD) 🍽️ Dining Out ~1,000 MXN ($55 USD / $75 CAD) 💊 Medical Medicare Advantage (U.S.): $170 USD Prescriptions: ~$200 USD ➡️ Total: ~$370 USD ➡️ ~6,660 MXN / ~$500 CAD Important note: like many expats, this only covers emergencies in Mexico. For routine care, you’ll likely pay out of pocket—which is affordable here, but not instant for non-emergencies. 💇 Personal Care ~350 MXN ($20 USD / $27 CAD) 🎭 Entertainment & Extras ~$100 USD ➡️ ~1,800 MXN / ~$136 CAD 💰 Estimated Monthly Total ~40,000 MXN ~$2,220 USD ~$3,020 CAD PRO TIP- Now, one question that comes up from time to time is whether Mexico taxes your social security or foreign income in Mexico? And the answer is no. You follow the tax laws from your home country. However, Mexico does not tax your foreign earned income.  You are required to pay income taxes in Mexico if you work in Mexico. Including selling real estate, renting your Airbnb, providing consultations in Mexico, etc. So, What Kind of Lifestyle Is This? This is what I’d call a comfortable but simple beach lifestyle. You’re not living on a tight budget, but you’re also not spending on luxuries like a car, dining out all the time, or frequent travel. What really keeps costs down here: No car  Utilities partially included Moderate dining out Simple, consistent routine Why Mazatlán Is So Popular Right Now If Mazatlán isn’t on your radar yet, it probably should be. Here’s why more expats are considering it: Miles of beachfront + one of the longest malecóns in the world Lower cost than places like Puerto Vallarta or Cabo Warm weather year-round (hot summers, perfect winters) Growing expat community—but still very Mexican Great seafood and relaxed pace of life It’s a great fit if you want a true coastal lifestyle without the higher price tags of more tourist-heavy destinations. And we can certainly connect you to our directory of vetted contacts in Mazatlan like- Relocation Tours, Realtors and more. Here's a picture of Mazatlan :) You don’t need to live a luxury lifestyle in Mexico to feel like your quality of life has improved. But planning does matter. Not only knowing the cost of living, but also knowing what steps you need to take to move to Mexico the right way. Get Our Free City Guides If you’re trying to figure out where you could afford to live in Mexico, and what your lifestyle would actually cost, then I suggest our city guides. Check out our FREE city guide for Mazatlan here. Did you learn something new about Mazatlan? Or are you hoping to get info on some other cities? I'd love to know. Saludos, Mariana Lange Mexico Relocation Guide How Can I Help You Move to Mexico? ❓Learn If You Are Eligible to Move to Mexico 💻 Buy our COMPLETE Mexico Relocation Guide. (*Includes our Directory of Vetted Contacts Across Mexico) ✈️ Book A Private Mexico Relocation Tour- Available in 50+ cities