- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Brazil
- Tijuana
- Brasília
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Tijuana (Mexico) and Brasília (Brazil)
| Food | 14% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tijuana (Mexico) is 14% cheaper than in Brasília (Brazil) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Mex$ 137 (R$ 23) | R$ 22 | 1% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 73 (R$ 12.06) | R$ 17.03 | 29% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Mex$ 37 (R$ 6.18) | R$ 6.80 | 9% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 17 (R$ 2.81) | R$ 2.21 | 27% |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 27 (R$ 4.41) | R$ 3.81 | 16% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 15.83 (R$ 2.62) | R$ 4.78 | 45% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 40 (R$ 6.54) | R$ 10.20 | 36% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 24 (R$ 3.89) | R$ 5.54 | 30% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (R$ 3.99) | R$ 4.63 | 14% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 17 (R$ 2.81) | R$ 3.35 | 16% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 210 (R$ 35) | R$ 34 | 1% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 18.25 (R$ 3.01) | R$ 4.41 | 32% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 11.43 (R$ 1.89) | R$ 2.59 | 27% |
| Housing | 54% | ||
| Housing in Tijuana (Mexico) is 54% cheaper than in Brasília (Brazil) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Mex$ 4,786 (R$ 790) | R$ 2,312 | 66% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 921 (R$ 152) | R$ 238 | 36% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Mex$ 473 (R$ 78) | R$ 74 | 5% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,083 (R$ 1,335) | R$ 1,839 | 27% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Mex$ 1,450 (R$ 239) | R$ 340 | 30% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (R$ 10.46) | R$ 10.44 | 0% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 53 (R$ 8.81) | R$ 17.70 | 50% |
| Clothes | 51% | ||
| Clothes in Tijuana (Mexico) is 51% cheaper than in Brasília (Brazil) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Mex$ 514 (R$ 85) | R$ 223 | 62% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Mex$ 529 (R$ 87) | R$ 158 | 45% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Mex$ 700 (R$ 116) | R$ 300 | 61% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Mex$ 543 (R$ 90) | R$ 173 | 48% |
| Transportation | 36% | ||
| Transportation in Tijuana (Mexico) is 36% cheaper than in Brasília (Brazil) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 191,071 (R$ 31,559) | R$ 50,951 | 38% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 10.45 (R$ 1.73) | R$ 2.94 | 41% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 531 (R$ 88) | R$ 133 | 34% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 110 (R$ 18.22) | R$ 18.60 | 2% |
| Personal Care | 18% | ||
| Personal Care in Tijuana (Mexico) is 18% cheaper than in Brasília (Brazil) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Mex$ 79 (R$ 12.98) | R$ 16.14 | 20% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 48 (R$ 7.86) | R$ 17.93 | 56% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 40 (R$ 6.61) | R$ 6.69 | 1% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 43 (R$ 7.07) | R$ 8.45 | 16% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 24 (R$ 3.94) | R$ 4.59 | 14% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 22 (R$ 3.58) | R$ 2.34 | 53% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 67 (R$ 11.09) | R$ 21 | 48% |
| Entertainment | 37% | ||
| Entertainment in Tijuana (Mexico) is 37% cheaper than in Brasília (Brazil) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 277 (R$ 46) | R$ 65 | 29% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 94 (R$ 15.55) | R$ 36 | 56% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 333 (R$ 55) | R$ 112 | 51% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Mex$ 574 (R$ 95) | R$ 167 | 43% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 61 (R$ 10.03) | R$ 16.78 | 40% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 43 (R$ 7.16) | R$ 5.28 | 36% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Mex$ 34 (R$ 5.54) | R$ 5.92 | 6% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Mex$ 1,950 (R$ 322) | R$ 561 | 43% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.71 (R$ 0.61) | R$ 1.29 | 52% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Mex$ 594 (R$ 98) | R$ 129 | 24% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Mex$ 40 (R$ 6.56) | R$ 5.02 | 31% |
| TOTAL | 37% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,303 prices entered by 151 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2013.
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Cost of living in Tijuana (Mexico) is 37% cheaper than in Brasília (Brazil)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
R$ 2,500
in Brasília
you would need to make just about R$ 1,579
(Mex$ 9,561)
in Tijuana.