- 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$ 23 (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 58 | + 117% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 22 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 61 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 4.75 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 38 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.83 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 12 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 5.25 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 24 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 20 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 12 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 14 | + 363% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6.00 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 27 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.33 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 18 | + 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 2.93 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 39 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 33 (Mex$ 179) | Mex$ 170 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 16 | + 107% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.73 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 33 | - 55% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Macapá (Brazil) is 20% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,833 (Mex$ 15,384) | Mex$ 13,767 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,231 (Mex$ 6,684) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 193 (Mex$ 1,050) | Mex$ 550 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,067 (Mex$ 5,792) | Mex$ 5,511 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 550 (Mex$ 2,986) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 150 (Mex$ 814) | Mex$ 500 | + 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 208 (Mex$ 1,127) | Mex$ 433 | + 160% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,950 (Mex$ 10,588) | Mex$ 6,750 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 597 (Mex$ 3,240) | Mex$ 1,100 | + 195% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 7 (Mex$ 39) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 9 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 60 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 94% | |||
| Clothes in Macapá (Brazil) is 94% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 283 (Mex$ 1,538) | Mex$ 350 | + 340% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 120 (Mex$ 652) | Mex$ 416 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 263 (Mex$ 1,425) | Mex$ 950 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 233 (Mex$ 1,267) | Mex$ 550 | + 130% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in Macapá (Brazil) is 83% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 64,000 (Mex$ 347,498) | Mex$ 200,000 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.33 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 13 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 121 (Mex$ 657) | Mex$ 255 | + 157% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Macapá (Brazil) is 13% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 10 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 63 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 23 (Mex$ 122) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 300 (Mex$ 1,629) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 23 (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 35 | + 257% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 39 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 11 (Mex$ 61) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 22 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.35 (Mex$ 18) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 17 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 118 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Macapá (Brazil) is 55% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 64 (Mex$ 346) | Mex$ 265 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 43 (Mex$ 232) | Mex$ 130 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 80 (Mex$ 434) | Mex$ 200 | + 117% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 233 (Mex$ 1,262) | Mex$ 493 | + 156% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 15 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 62 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 7 (Mex$ 39) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 5.88 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 26 | + 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 17,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.65 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 5.00 | + 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 135 (Mex$ 733) | Mex$ 550 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 23 (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 36 | + 256% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 46 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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BRL
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Cost of living in Macapá (Brazil) is 38% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 51,209
(R$ 9,431)
in Macapá
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 37,000
in Acapulco.
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