Cost of living in Recife, Brazil vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Recife (Brazil) is 31% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 27 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 183 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 26 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 100 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 48 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.14 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 20 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 36 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.88 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 17 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 11 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 64 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 39 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.03 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 21 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.48 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 24 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 34 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 244 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 27 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.92 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 14 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Recife (Brazil) is 22% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,673 (Mex$ 9,530) | Mex$ 14,843 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,054 (Mex$ 7,322) | Mex$ 6,999 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 547 (Mex$ 1,951) | Mex$ 1,222 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,625 (Mex$ 5,792) | Mex$ 8,735 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,229 (Mex$ 4,380) | Mex$ 4,635 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 215 (Mex$ 766) | Mex$ 770 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 58 (Mex$ 206) | Mex$ 351 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,601 (Mex$ 5,707) | Mex$ 8,035 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 502 (Mex$ 1,790) | Mex$ 1,699 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 24 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 88 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 13 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 54 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Recife (Brazil) is 10% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 176 (Mex$ 627) | Mex$ 848 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 160 (Mex$ 571) | Mex$ 552 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 307 (Mex$ 1,093) | Mex$ 1,345 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 223 (Mex$ 794) | Mex$ 1,227 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Recife (Brazil) is 18% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 86,197 (Mex$ 307,286) | Mex$ 255,638 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.39 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 20 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 203 (Mex$ 723) | Mex$ 424 | + 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 24 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 283 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Recife (Brazil) is 6% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 105 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 33 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 137 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 181 (Mex$ 644) | Mex$ 517 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 18 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 58 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 9 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 43 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 36 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.77 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 23 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.54 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 19 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 41 (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 87 | + 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Recife (Brazil) is 17% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 81 (Mex$ 289) | Mex$ 298 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 48 (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 109 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 175 (Mex$ 625) | Mex$ 675 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 143 (Mex$ 511) | Mex$ 605 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 20 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 110 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 54 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 36 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,047 (Mex$ 10,863) | Mex$ 8,697 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.81 (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 2.78 | + 132% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 97 (Mex$ 347) | Mex$ 522 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 53 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 766 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Recife (Brazil) is 7% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Mex$ 49,000 in Mazatlán you would need to make just about Mex$ 45,386 (R$ 12,731) in Recife.
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