Cost of living in Caxias do Sul, Brazil vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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Food | - 35% | |||
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Food in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 35% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 183 | - 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 30 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 100 | + 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 48 | - 44% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.29 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 20 | - 41% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 5.69 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 36 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.17 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 17 | - 13% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 13 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 64 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.25 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 39 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.14 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 21 | - 47% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.63 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 24 | - 33% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 29 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 244 | - 58% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 5.72 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 27 | - 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.72 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 14 | - 32% | |
Housing | - 36% | |||
Housing in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 36% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,274 (Mex$ 8,090) | Mex$ 14,843 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,193 (Mex$ 4,242) | Mex$ 6,999 | - 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 375 (Mex$ 1,334) | Mex$ 1,222 | + 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 903 (Mex$ 3,213) | Mex$ 8,735 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 655 (Mex$ 2,331) | Mex$ 4,635 | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 208 (Mex$ 741) | Mex$ 770 | - 4% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 90 (Mex$ 321) | Mex$ 351 | - 9% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,678 (Mex$ 5,969) | Mex$ 8,035 | - 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 371 (Mex$ 1,318) | Mex$ 1,699 | - 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 20 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 88 | - 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 11 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 54 | - 26% | |
Clothes | + 25% | |||
Clothes in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 25% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 224 (Mex$ 795) | Mex$ 848 | - 6% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 244 (Mex$ 869) | Mex$ 552 | + 57% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 336 (Mex$ 1,195) | Mex$ 1,345 | - 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 223 (Mex$ 794) | Mex$ 1,227 | - 35% | |
Transportation | + 2% | |||
Transportation in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is about the same as in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 84,957 (Mex$ 302,188) | Mex$ 255,638 | + 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.50 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 20 | - 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 145 (Mex$ 514) | Mex$ 424 | + 21% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 42 (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 283 | - 48% | |
Personal Care | - 0% | |||
Personal Care in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is about the same as in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 14 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 105 | - 53% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 39 (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 137 | + 2% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 194 (Mex$ 690) | Mex$ 517 | + 34% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 18 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 58 | + 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 43 | + 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 36 | + 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.81 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 23 | - 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.26 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 19 | - 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 39 (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 87 | + 58% | |
Entertainment | + 28% | |||
Entertainment in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 28% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 85 (Mex$ 301) | Mex$ 298 | + 1% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 47 (Mex$ 169) | Mex$ 109 | + 55% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 91 (Mex$ 323) | Mex$ 675 | - 52% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 130 (Mex$ 464) | Mex$ 605 | - 23% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 110 | - 41% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 6 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 54 | - 58% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 36 | + 22% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,248 (Mex$ 11,553) | Mex$ 8,697 | + 33% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 2.14 (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 2.78 | + 174% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 134 (Mex$ 478) | Mex$ 522 | - 8% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 53 | - 51% | |
TOTAL | - 12% |

These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 12% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Mex$ 46,000 in Mazatlán you would need to make just about Mex$ 40,618 (R$ 11,419) in Caxias do Sul.
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