- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Volta Redonda
- Acapulco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Volta Redonda, Brazil compared to Acapulco, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 3% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 19 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 58 | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 21 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 61 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.88 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 53 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.23 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 12 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 5.65 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 24 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 20 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 14 | + 557% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.93 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 27 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.28 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 18 | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.04 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 60 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 (Mex$ 211) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.90 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 16 | + 106% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.44 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 33 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 25% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,175 (Mex$ 6,556) | Mex$ 20,470 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 847 (Mex$ 4,729) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 363 (Mex$ 2,027) | Mex$ 550 | + 268% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,077 (Mex$ 6,012) | Mex$ 6,003 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 658 (Mex$ 3,674) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 557 (Mex$ 3,106) | Mex$ 500 | + 521% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 98 (Mex$ 546) | Mex$ 433 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,916 (Mex$ 10,689) | Mex$ 6,750 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 371 (Mex$ 2,071) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 20 (Mex$ 109) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (Mex$ 98) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 120% | |||
| Clothes in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 120% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 181 (Mex$ 1,011) | Mex$ 350 | + 189% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 152 (Mex$ 851) | Mex$ 416 | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 270 (Mex$ 1,509) | Mex$ 800 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 265 (Mex$ 1,476) | Mex$ 500 | + 195% | |
| Transportation | + 114% | |||
| Transportation in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 114% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 66,895 (Mex$ 373,262) | Mex$ 200,000 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.55 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 13 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 145 (Mex$ 811) | Mex$ 255 | + 218% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 30 (Mex$ 168) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 25% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 63 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 42 (Mex$ 235) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 163 (Mex$ 911) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 13 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 35 | + 113% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 39 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 20 (Mex$ 112) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.89 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 22 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.37 (Mex$ 19) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 25 (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 57 | + 147% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 73% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 80 (Mex$ 448) | Mex$ 250 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 33 (Mex$ 184) | Mex$ 130 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 145 (Mex$ 810) | Mex$ 200 | + 305% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 138 (Mex$ 768) | Mex$ 613 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 62 | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (Mex$ 52) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 29 | + 126% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 992 (Mex$ 5,536) | Mex$ 3,200 | + 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.88 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 5.00 | + 109% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 134 (Mex$ 750) | Mex$ 550 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 36 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
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 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 29% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 82,855
(R$ 14,849)
in Volta Redonda
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 64,000
in Acapulco.
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