Cost of living in Caxias do Sul, Brazil vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 5% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 154 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 91 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 47 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.11 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 18 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 6 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 34 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.20 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 17 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 57 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.54 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 36 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 2.82 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 19 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.93 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 18 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 27 (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 204 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 5.83 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 25 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.79 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 14 | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is about the same as in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,313 (Mex$ 15,558) | Mex$ 14,928 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,289 (Mex$ 6,052) | Mex$ 6,302 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 375 (Mex$ 1,761) | Mex$ 901 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 903 (Mex$ 4,241) | Mex$ 7,950 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 655 (Mex$ 3,077) | Mex$ 4,109 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 208 (Mex$ 978) | Mex$ 647 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 89 (Mex$ 417) | Mex$ 351 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,665 (Mex$ 7,820) | Mex$ 7,423 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 368 (Mex$ 1,729) | Mex$ 1,636 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 19 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 89 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 11 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 58 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 56% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 212 (Mex$ 997) | Mex$ 786 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 218 (Mex$ 1,023) | Mex$ 560 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 337 (Mex$ 1,584) | Mex$ 1,394 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 270 (Mex$ 1,268) | Mex$ 1,124 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 51% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 98,590 (Mex$ 462,941) | Mex$ 235,920 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.34 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 20 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 169 (Mex$ 794) | Mex$ 456 | + 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 45 (Mex$ 210) | Mex$ 272 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 30% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 13 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 94 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 36 (Mex$ 169) | Mex$ 114 | + 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 189 (Mex$ 886) | Mex$ 471 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 16 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 63 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 43 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 11 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 33 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.43 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 21 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.26 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 20 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 27 (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 78 | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 77% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 85 (Mex$ 397) | Mex$ 291 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 47 (Mex$ 218) | Mex$ 103 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 98 (Mex$ 459) | Mex$ 496 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 133 (Mex$ 627) | Mex$ 517 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 89 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 6 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 43 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 30 | + 90% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,279 (Mex$ 15,396) | Mex$ 11,076 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 2.08 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 2.75 | + 255% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 140 (Mex$ 659) | Mex$ 428 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 47 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 315 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 07, 2020.
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Cost of living in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 30% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 62,286 (R$ 13,265) in Caxias do Sul to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 48,000 in Mazatlán.
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