- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Macapá
- Acapulco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Macapá, Brazil compared to Acapulco, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macapá (Brazil) is 11% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 21 (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 58 | + 96% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 21 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 61 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 4.67 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 53 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.63 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 12 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 4.75 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 24 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 20 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 12 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 14 | + 375% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6.00 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 27 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.33 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 18 | + 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 2.93 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 39 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 44 (Mex$ 245) | Mex$ 170 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.84 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 16 | + 104% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.55 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 33 | - 57% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Macapá (Brazil) is 3% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,465 (Mex$ 19,313) | Mex$ 20,000 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 941 (Mex$ 5,246) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 193 (Mex$ 1,077) | Mex$ 550 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 750 (Mex$ 4,180) | Mex$ 6,003 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 550 (Mex$ 3,065) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 150 (Mex$ 836) | Mex$ 500 | + 67% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 198 (Mex$ 1,102) | Mex$ 433 | + 154% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,950 (Mex$ 10,868) | Mex$ 6,750 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 597 (Mex$ 3,325) | Mex$ 1,100 | + 202% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 7 (Mex$ 40) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 9 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 60 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 102% | |||
| Clothes in Macapá (Brazil) is 102% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 283 (Mex$ 1,579) | Mex$ 350 | + 351% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 120 (Mex$ 669) | Mex$ 416 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 263 (Mex$ 1,463) | Mex$ 950 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 233 (Mex$ 1,300) | Mex$ 550 | + 136% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Macapá (Brazil) is 58% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 55,333 (Mex$ 308,387) | Mex$ 200,000 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.38 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 13 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 87 (Mex$ 483) | Mex$ 255 | + 89% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Macapá (Brazil) is 18% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 10 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 63 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 23 (Mex$ 125) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 300 (Mex$ 1,672) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 23 (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 35 | + 266% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 39 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 11 (Mex$ 63) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 22 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.35 (Mex$ 19) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 17 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 118 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Macapá (Brazil) is 67% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 64 (Mex$ 355) | Mex$ 265 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 41 (Mex$ 226) | Mex$ 130 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 80 (Mex$ 445) | Mex$ 200 | + 123% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 233 (Mex$ 1,296) | Mex$ 493 | + 163% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 15 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 62 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 7 (Mex$ 40) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 5.88 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 26 | + 25% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 650 (Mex$ 3,623) | Mex$ 3,200 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.65 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 5.00 | + 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 135 (Mex$ 752) | Mex$ 550 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 23 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 36 | + 266% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 23 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 31, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macapá (Brazil) is 30% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 80,726
(R$ 14,484)
in Macapá
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 62,000
in Acapulco.
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