- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Brazil
- Morelia
- Cuiabá
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Morelia (Mexico) and Cuiabá (Brazil)
| Food | 21% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Morelia (Mexico) is 21% cheaper than in Cuiabá (Brazil) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Mex$ 104 (R$ 17.25) | R$ 15 | 15% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 57 (R$ 9.50) | R$ 15 | 37% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Mex$ 40 (R$ 6.53) | R$ 6.67 | 2% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 11.83 (R$ 1.96) | R$ 3.17 | 38% |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 20 (R$ 3.36) | R$ 3.50 | 4% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 7.50 (R$ 1.24) | R$ 3.50 | 65% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 38 (R$ 6.28) | R$ 6.13 | 3% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 27 (R$ 4.49) | R$ 9.33 | 52% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 34 (R$ 5.66) | R$ 5.17 | 10% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (R$ 3.51) | R$ 6.33 | 45% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 195 (R$ 32) | R$ 38 | 14% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 17 (R$ 2.81) | R$ 4.33 | 35% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 15.71 (R$ 2.60) | R$ 3 | 13% |
| Housing | 28% | ||
| Housing in Morelia (Mexico) is 28% cheaper than in Cuiabá (Brazil) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Mex$ 5,956 (R$ 985) | R$ 1,520 | 35% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,033 (R$ 171) | R$ 333 | 49% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Mex$ 743 (R$ 123) | R$ 145 | 15% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 11,438 (R$ 1,891) | R$ 2,567 | 26% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Mex$ 1,467 (R$ 243) | R$ 333 | 27% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 168 (R$ 28) | R$ 12.50 | 122% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 102 (R$ 16.82) | R$ 11 | 53% |
| Clothes | 34% | ||
| Clothes in Morelia (Mexico) is 34% cheaper than in Cuiabá (Brazil) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Mex$ 589 (R$ 97) | R$ 213 | 54% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Mex$ 843 (R$ 139) | R$ 197 | 29% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Mex$ 1,243 (R$ 205) | R$ 350 | 41% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Mex$ 943 (R$ 156) | R$ 193 | 19% |
| Transportation | 34% | ||
| Transportation in Morelia (Mexico) is 34% cheaper than in Cuiabá (Brazil) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 276,480 (R$ 45,716) | R$ 47,667 | 4% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 10.24 (R$ 1.69) | R$ 2.97 | 43% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 410 (R$ 68) | R$ 126 | 46% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 150 (R$ 25) | R$ 29 | 13% |
| Personal Care | 20% | ||
| Personal Care in Morelia (Mexico) is 20% more expensive than in Cuiabá (Brazil) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Mex$ 267 (R$ 44) | R$ 24 | 84% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 76 (R$ 12.61) | R$ 37 | 66% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 43 (R$ 7.17) | R$ 8.67 | 17% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 43 (R$ 7.17) | R$ 15 | 52% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 31 (R$ 5.06) | R$ 3.83 | 32% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 23 (R$ 3.83) | R$ 3.10 | 24% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 75 (R$ 12.40) | R$ 17 | 27% |
| Entertainment | 23% | ||
| Entertainment in Morelia (Mexico) is 23% cheaper than in Cuiabá (Brazil) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 260 (R$ 43) | R$ 62 | 30% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 112 (R$ 18.46) | R$ 31 | 39% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 643 (R$ 106) | R$ 150 | 29% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Mex$ 1,013 (R$ 167) | R$ 140 | 20% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 86 (R$ 14.15) | R$ 18.33 | 23% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 53 (R$ 8.82) | R$ 12.50 | 29% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Mex$ 25 (R$ 4.13) | R$ 6 | 31% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Mex$ 2,500 (R$ 413) | R$ 800 | 48% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.02 (R$ 0.50) | R$ 1 | 50% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Mex$ 960 (R$ 159) | R$ 135 | 18% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Mex$ 44 (R$ 7.23) | R$ 5.17 | 40% |
| TOTAL | 25% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 438 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 03, 2013.
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Cost of living in Morelia (Mexico) is 25% cheaper than in Cuiabá (Brazil)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
R$ 3,750
in Cuiabá
you would need to make just about R$ 2,814
(Mex$ 17,019)
in Morelia.