- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Volta Redonda
- Aguascalientes
- Comparison
Cost of living in Volta Redonda, Brazil compared to Aguascalientes, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 9% cheaper than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 18 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 82 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 20 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 86 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.50 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 71 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.17 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 20 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 5.46 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 28 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.82 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 17 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 66 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.33 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 31 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.56 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 19 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.88 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 17 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 33 (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 166 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.43 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 25 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.69 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 13 | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 2% cheaper than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,175 (Mex$ 5,462) | Mex$ 8,283 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 813 (Mex$ 3,777) | Mex$ 4,667 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 363 (Mex$ 1,688) | Mex$ 979 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 838 (Mex$ 3,893) | Mex$ 7,676 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 658 (Mex$ 3,060) | Mex$ 4,003 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 557 (Mex$ 2,587) | Mex$ 747 | + 246% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 95 (Mex$ 440) | Mex$ 387 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,916 (Mex$ 8,904) | Mex$ 7,508 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 371 (Mex$ 1,726) | Mex$ 1,673 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 20 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 99 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 28 | + 196% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 34% cheaper than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 112 (Mex$ 521) | Mex$ 703 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 103 (Mex$ 480) | Mex$ 826 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 210 (Mex$ 976) | Mex$ 1,129 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 225 (Mex$ 1,046) | Mex$ 1,103 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 54% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 72,200 (Mex$ 335,600) | Mex$ 292,412 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.03 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 18 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 161 (Mex$ 750) | Mex$ 346 | + 117% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 31 (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 81 | + 79% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 28% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 66 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 41 (Mex$ 192) | Mex$ 126 | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 153 (Mex$ 713) | Mex$ 399 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 12 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 62 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 45 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 18 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 49 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.18 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 28 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.25 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 25 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 22 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 77 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 37% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 80 (Mex$ 372) | Mex$ 342 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 32 (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 131 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 133 (Mex$ 620) | Mex$ 549 | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 138 (Mex$ 640) | Mex$ 549 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 70 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 45 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 31 | + 44% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 9,498 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.88 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 2.83 | + 208% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 113 (Mex$ 527) | Mex$ 552 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 50 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 355 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 16% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 31,454
(R$ 6,767)
in Volta Redonda
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 27,000
in Aguascalientes.
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