Cost of living in Belém, Brazil vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belém (Brazil) is 5% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 21 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 154 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 91 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 47 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.74 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 18 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 34 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.62 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 17 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 14 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 57 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 36 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.60 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 19 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.39 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 18 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 32 (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 204 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 6 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 25 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.27 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 14 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Belém (Brazil) is 23% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,044 (Mex$ 14,227) | Mex$ 14,928 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,550 (Mex$ 7,246) | Mex$ 6,302 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 504 (Mex$ 2,357) | Mex$ 901 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,211 (Mex$ 10,336) | Mex$ 7,950 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,329 (Mex$ 6,211) | Mex$ 4,109 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 322 (Mex$ 1,506) | Mex$ 647 | + 133% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 82 (Mex$ 383) | Mex$ 351 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,678 (Mex$ 7,842) | Mex$ 7,423 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 434 (Mex$ 2,028) | Mex$ 1,636 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 18 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 89 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 10 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 58 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Belém (Brazil) is 9% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 130 (Mex$ 609) | Mex$ 786 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 152 (Mex$ 710) | Mex$ 560 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 231 (Mex$ 1,078) | Mex$ 1,394 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 254 (Mex$ 1,185) | Mex$ 1,124 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Belém (Brazil) is 36% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 78,975 (Mex$ 369,163) | Mex$ 235,920 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.00 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 20 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 167 (Mex$ 781) | Mex$ 456 | + 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 35 (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 272 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Belém (Brazil) is 22% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 94 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 36 (Mex$ 169) | Mex$ 114 | + 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 192 (Mex$ 895) | Mex$ 471 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 10 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 63 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 9 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 43 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 12 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 33 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.11 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 21 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.26 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 20 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 22 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 78 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Belém (Brazil) is 43% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 70 (Mex$ 328) | Mex$ 291 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 43 (Mex$ 201) | Mex$ 103 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 126 (Mex$ 590) | Mex$ 496 | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 145 (Mex$ 677) | Mex$ 517 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 17 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 89 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 5.90 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 43 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 30 | + 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,841 (Mex$ 13,281) | Mex$ 11,076 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.14 (Mex$ 5.31) | Mex$ 2.75 | + 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 186 (Mex$ 867) | Mex$ 428 | + 103% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 47 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 314 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 06, 2020.
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Cost of living in Belém (Brazil) is 22% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 51,394 (R$ 10,995) in Belém to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 42,000 in Mazatlán.
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