- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Volta Redonda
- Acapulco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Volta Redonda, Brazil compared to Acapulco, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 5% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 17 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 58 | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 21 (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 60 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.88 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 38 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.91 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 12 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 5.24 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 24 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 20 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 45 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.93 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 29 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.85 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 18 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.86 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 32 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 37 (Mex$ 201) | Mex$ 170 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.14 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 18 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.46 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 33 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 7% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,175 (Mex$ 6,447) | Mex$ 13,325 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 847 (Mex$ 4,650) | Mex$ 8,667 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 363 (Mex$ 1,993) | Mex$ 650 | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 838 (Mex$ 4,595) | Mex$ 5,511 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 658 (Mex$ 3,613) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 557 (Mex$ 3,054) | Mex$ 500 | + 511% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 98 (Mex$ 537) | Mex$ 421 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,916 (Mex$ 10,511) | Mex$ 6,833 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 371 (Mex$ 2,037) | Mex$ 1,100 | + 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 20 (Mex$ 107) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 60 | + 61% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 47% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 117 (Mex$ 640) | Mex$ 350 | + 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 103 (Mex$ 567) | Mex$ 416 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 203 (Mex$ 1,111) | Mex$ 950 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 265 (Mex$ 1,451) | Mex$ 583 | + 149% | |
| Transportation | + 97% | |||
| Transportation in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 97% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 66,895 (Mex$ 367,058) | Mex$ 200,000 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.73 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 14 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 133 (Mex$ 732) | Mex$ 255 | + 187% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 30 (Mex$ 165) | Mex$ 192 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 24% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 63 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 41 (Mex$ 226) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 153 (Mex$ 841) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 12 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 35 | + 91% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 33 | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 18 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 35 | + 186% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.18 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 22 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.25 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 20 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 22 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 205 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 53% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 80 (Mex$ 439) | Mex$ 265 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 32 (Mex$ 176) | Mex$ 130 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 133 (Mex$ 732) | Mex$ 200 | + 266% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 138 (Mex$ 755) | Mex$ 493 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 62 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (Mex$ 51) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 27 | + 119% | |
| 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 | + 106% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 120 (Mex$ 658) | Mex$ 567 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 36 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 82 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 31% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 56,528
(R$ 10,302)
in Volta Redonda
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 43,000
in Acapulco.
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