- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Volta Redonda
- Acapulco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Volta Redonda, Brazil compared to Acapulco, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 1% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 17 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 58 | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 21 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 61 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.88 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 38 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.91 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 12 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 5.24 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 24 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 20 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 14 | + 538% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.93 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 27 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.85 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 18 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.86 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 39 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 37 (Mex$ 199) | Mex$ 170 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.14 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 16 | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.46 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 33 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 13% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,175 (Mex$ 6,373) | Mex$ 13,767 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 847 (Mex$ 4,597) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 363 (Mex$ 1,970) | Mex$ 550 | + 258% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 838 (Mex$ 4,543) | Mex$ 5,511 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 658 (Mex$ 3,571) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 557 (Mex$ 3,019) | Mex$ 500 | + 504% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 98 (Mex$ 531) | Mex$ 433 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,916 (Mex$ 10,390) | Mex$ 6,750 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 371 (Mex$ 2,014) | Mex$ 1,100 | + 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 20 (Mex$ 106) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 60 | + 59% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 46% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 117 (Mex$ 633) | Mex$ 350 | + 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 103 (Mex$ 560) | Mex$ 416 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 203 (Mex$ 1,098) | Mex$ 950 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 265 (Mex$ 1,435) | Mex$ 550 | + 161% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 98% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 66,895 (Mex$ 362,837) | Mex$ 200,000 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.73 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 13 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 133 (Mex$ 723) | Mex$ 255 | + 183% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 30 (Mex$ 163) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 12% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 63 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 41 (Mex$ 224) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 153 (Mex$ 832) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 12 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 35 | + 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 39 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 18 (Mex$ 99) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.18 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 22 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.25 (Mex$ 18) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 22 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 118 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 48% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 80 (Mex$ 434) | Mex$ 265 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 32 (Mex$ 174) | Mex$ 130 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 133 (Mex$ 723) | Mex$ 200 | + 262% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 138 (Mex$ 747) | Mex$ 493 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 62 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (Mex$ 51) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 26 | + 125% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 17,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.88 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 5.00 | + 103% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 120 (Mex$ 651) | Mex$ 550 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 36 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 60 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
5.424
MXN
/
BRL
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Cost of living in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 26% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 50,406
(R$ 9,293)
in Volta Redonda
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 40,000
in Acapulco.
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