- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Volta Redonda
- Aguascalientes
- Comparison
Cost of living in Volta Redonda, Brazil compared to Aguascalientes, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 22% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 19 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 95 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 21 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 86 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.88 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 51 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.23 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 18 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 5.65 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 24 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 16 | + 140% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 50 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.93 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 29 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.28 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 18 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.04 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 17 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 (Mex$ 215) | Mex$ 186 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.90 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 21 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.44 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 14 | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 23% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,175 (Mex$ 6,678) | Mex$ 8,895 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 847 (Mex$ 4,816) | Mex$ 4,798 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 363 (Mex$ 2,064) | Mex$ 954 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,077 (Mex$ 6,123) | Mex$ 7,371 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 658 (Mex$ 3,742) | Mex$ 3,887 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 557 (Mex$ 3,164) | Mex$ 822 | + 285% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 98 (Mex$ 556) | Mex$ 368 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,916 (Mex$ 10,887) | Mex$ 7,696 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 371 (Mex$ 2,110) | Mex$ 1,435 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 20 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 87 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 28 | + 264% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 16% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 181 (Mex$ 1,030) | Mex$ 617 | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 152 (Mex$ 866) | Mex$ 875 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 270 (Mex$ 1,537) | Mex$ 1,078 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 265 (Mex$ 1,503) | Mex$ 919 | + 64% | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 96% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 66,895 (Mex$ 380,187) | Mex$ 257,356 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.55 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 14 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 145 (Mex$ 826) | Mex$ 323 | + 155% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 30 (Mex$ 171) | Mex$ 41 | + 314% | |
| Personal Care | + 86% | |||
| Personal Care in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 86% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 56 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 42 (Mex$ 240) | Mex$ 143 | + 68% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 163 (Mex$ 928) | Mex$ 410 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 13 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 59 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 34 | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 20 (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 42 | + 171% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.89 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 24 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.37 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 20 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 25 (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 60 | + 137% | |
| Entertainment | + 104% | |||
| Entertainment in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 104% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 80 (Mex$ 456) | Mex$ 331 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 33 (Mex$ 188) | Mex$ 115 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 145 (Mex$ 825) | Mex$ 348 | + 137% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 138 (Mex$ 782) | Mex$ 518 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 65 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 39 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 30 | + 121% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | Mex$ 8,718 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.88 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 1.27 | + 738% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 134 (Mex$ 763) | Mex$ 521 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 47 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 184 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Volta Redonda (Brazil) is 56% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 42,070
(R$ 7,402)
in Volta Redonda
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 27,000
in Aguascalientes.
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