- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Volta Redonda
- Aguascalientes
- Comparison
Cost of living in Volta Redonda, Brazil compared to Aguascalientes, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 19% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 19 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 103 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 21 (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 92 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.88 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 51 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.23 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 17 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 5.65 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 27 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 16 | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 49 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.93 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 28 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.28 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 19 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.04 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 17 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 (Mex$ 212) | Mex$ 171 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.90 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 22 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.44 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 12 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 22% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,175 (Mex$ 6,594) | Mex$ 9,048 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 847 (Mex$ 4,756) | Mex$ 4,798 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 363 (Mex$ 2,038) | Mex$ 889 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,077 (Mex$ 6,047) | Mex$ 7,371 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 658 (Mex$ 3,695) | Mex$ 3,874 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 557 (Mex$ 3,124) | Mex$ 857 | + 264% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 98 (Mex$ 549) | Mex$ 378 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,916 (Mex$ 10,751) | Mex$ 8,253 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 371 (Mex$ 2,084) | Mex$ 1,416 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 20 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 76 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 26 | + 283% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 20% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 181 (Mex$ 1,017) | Mex$ 582 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 152 (Mex$ 856) | Mex$ 836 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 270 (Mex$ 1,518) | Mex$ 1,058 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 265 (Mex$ 1,485) | Mex$ 868 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 97% | |||
| Transportation in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 97% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 66,895 (Mex$ 375,433) | Mex$ 259,226 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.55 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 13 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 145 (Mex$ 816) | Mex$ 322 | + 154% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 30 (Mex$ 169) | Mex$ 38 | + 344% | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 80% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 66 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 42 (Mex$ 237) | Mex$ 157 | + 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 163 (Mex$ 916) | Mex$ 411 | + 123% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 13 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 64 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 28 | + 117% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 20 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 39 | + 187% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.89 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 26 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.37 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 20 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 25 (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 61 | + 131% | |
| Entertainment | + 151% | |||
| Entertainment in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 151% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 80 (Mex$ 451) | Mex$ 305 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 33 (Mex$ 185) | Mex$ 114 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 145 (Mex$ 814) | Mex$ 313 | + 160% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 138 (Mex$ 772) | Mex$ 513 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 65 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 38 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 31 | + 115% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 992 (Mex$ 5,568) | Mex$ 2,114 | + 163% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.88 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 1.30 | + 707% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 134 (Mex$ 754) | Mex$ 511 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 50 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 207 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 60% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 39,936
(R$ 7,116)
in Volta Redonda
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 25,000
in Aguascalientes.
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