Cost of living in Belém, Brazil vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belém (Brazil) is 29% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 20 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 183 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 24 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 100 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 48 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.37 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 20 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 10 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 36 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.01 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 17 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 14 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 64 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 39 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.11 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 21 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.72 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 24 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 36 (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 244 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 27 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.47 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 14 | + 12% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Belém (Brazil) is 6% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,159 (Mex$ 11,212) | Mex$ 14,843 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,681 (Mex$ 5,967) | Mex$ 6,999 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 548 (Mex$ 1,943) | Mex$ 1,222 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,706 (Mex$ 9,603) | Mex$ 8,735 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,350 (Mex$ 4,789) | Mex$ 4,635 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 313 (Mex$ 1,110) | Mex$ 770 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 85 (Mex$ 303) | Mex$ 351 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,676 (Mex$ 5,949) | Mex$ 8,035 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 466 (Mex$ 1,654) | Mex$ 1,699 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 19 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 88 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 10 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 54 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Belém (Brazil) is 17% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 126 (Mex$ 448) | Mex$ 848 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 160 (Mex$ 567) | Mex$ 552 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 259 (Mex$ 918) | Mex$ 1,345 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 214 (Mex$ 758) | Mex$ 1,227 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Belém (Brazil) is 9% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 75,004 (Mex$ 266,173) | Mex$ 255,638 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.33 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 20 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 183 (Mex$ 648) | Mex$ 424 | + 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 36 (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 283 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Belém (Brazil) is 9% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 105 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 43 (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 137 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 172 (Mex$ 610) | Mex$ 517 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 10 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 58 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 43 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 36 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.41 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 23 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.23 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 19 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 27 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 87 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Belém (Brazil) is about the same as in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 72 (Mex$ 256) | Mex$ 298 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 47 (Mex$ 166) | Mex$ 109 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 126 (Mex$ 448) | Mex$ 675 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 139 (Mex$ 493) | Mex$ 605 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 19 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 110 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 5.90 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 54 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 36 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,851 (Mex$ 10,118) | Mex$ 8,697 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.17 (Mex$ 4.16) | Mex$ 2.78 | + 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 132 (Mex$ 469) | Mex$ 522 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 53 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 348 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
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Cost of living in Belém (Brazil) is 8% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Mex$ 41,000 in Mazatlán you would need to make just about Mex$ 37,839 (R$ 10,663) in Belém.
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