Cost of living in Bauru, Brazil vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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Food | - 40% | |||
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Food in Bauru (Brazil) is 40% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 23 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 183 | - 54% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 25 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 100 | - 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 6 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 48 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.34 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 20 | - 40% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 36 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.88 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 17 | - 19% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 14 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 64 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.10 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 39 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.13 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 21 | - 47% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.04 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 24 | - 41% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 31 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 244 | - 55% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 27 | - 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.57 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 14 | - 35% | |
Housing | - 41% | |||
Housing in Bauru (Brazil) is 41% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,136 (Mex$ 7,612) | Mex$ 14,843 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,088 (Mex$ 3,878) | Mex$ 6,999 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 257 (Mex$ 917) | Mex$ 1,222 | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,009 (Mex$ 3,595) | Mex$ 8,735 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 634 (Mex$ 2,261) | Mex$ 4,635 | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 251 (Mex$ 896) | Mex$ 770 | + 16% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 68 (Mex$ 244) | Mex$ 351 | - 31% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,845 (Mex$ 6,576) | Mex$ 8,035 | - 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 402 (Mex$ 1,433) | Mex$ 1,699 | - 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 16 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 88 | - 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 13 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 54 | - 15% | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Bauru (Brazil) is 19% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 202 (Mex$ 719) | Mex$ 848 | - 15% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 122 (Mex$ 434) | Mex$ 552 | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 339 (Mex$ 1,208) | Mex$ 1,345 | - 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 261 (Mex$ 931) | Mex$ 1,227 | - 24% | |
Transportation | + 12% | |||
Transportation in Bauru (Brazil) is 12% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 65,172 (Mex$ 232,248) | Mex$ 255,638 | - 9% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.18 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 20 | - 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 179 (Mex$ 638) | Mex$ 424 | + 50% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 283 | - | |
Personal Care | + 11% | |||
Personal Care in Bauru (Brazil) is 11% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 20 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 105 | - 33% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 66 (Mex$ 235) | Mex$ 137 | + 72% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 233 (Mex$ 829) | Mex$ 517 | + 60% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 15 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 58 | - 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 43 | - 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 12 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 36 | + 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.04 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 23 | - 22% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 2.81 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 19 | - 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 24 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 87 | - 1% | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in Bauru (Brazil) is 6% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 84 (Mex$ 298) | Mex$ 298 | + 0% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 29 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 109 | - 5% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 112 (Mex$ 400) | Mex$ 675 | - 41% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 103 (Mex$ 365) | Mex$ 605 | - 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 20 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 110 | - 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 54 | - 49% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 36 | - 22% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,254 (Mex$ 11,597) | Mex$ 8,697 | + 33% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.07 (Mex$ 3.82) | Mex$ 2.78 | + 37% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 72 (Mex$ 258) | Mex$ 522 | - 51% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 53 | - 45% | |
TOTAL | - 19% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Mex$ 42,000 in Mazatlán you would need to make just about Mex$ 34,023 (R$ 9,547) in Bauru.
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