Cost of living in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 8% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 32 (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 154 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 91 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 47 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.95 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 18 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 34 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 17 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 57 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 36 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.90 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 19 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.46 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 18 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 36 (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 204 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 25 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.80 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 14 | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 60% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 4,349 (Mex$ 20,330) | Mex$ 14,928 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,666 (Mex$ 12,462) | Mex$ 6,302 | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 610 (Mex$ 2,851) | Mex$ 901 | + 217% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,852 (Mex$ 13,329) | Mex$ 7,950 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,734 (Mex$ 8,104) | Mex$ 4,109 | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 401 (Mex$ 1,875) | Mex$ 647 | + 190% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 76 (Mex$ 355) | Mex$ 351 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,290 (Mex$ 6,030) | Mex$ 7,423 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 502 (Mex$ 2,345) | Mex$ 1,636 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 20 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 89 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 20 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 58 | + 57% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 18% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 255 (Mex$ 1,193) | Mex$ 786 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 135 (Mex$ 630) | Mex$ 560 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 300 (Mex$ 1,404) | Mex$ 1,394 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 234 (Mex$ 1,093) | Mex$ 1,124 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 62% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 81,341 (Mex$ 380,219) | Mex$ 235,920 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.00 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 20 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 202 (Mex$ 944) | Mex$ 456 | + 107% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 56 (Mex$ 262) | Mex$ 272 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 51% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 18 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 94 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 43 (Mex$ 201) | Mex$ 114 | + 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 242 (Mex$ 1,129) | Mex$ 471 | + 140% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 18 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 63 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 43 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 33 | + 103% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.56 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 21 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.86 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 20 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 44 (Mex$ 205) | Mex$ 78 | + 161% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 60% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 121 (Mex$ 567) | Mex$ 291 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 57 (Mex$ 269) | Mex$ 103 | + 161% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 225 (Mex$ 1,053) | Mex$ 496 | + 112% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 201 (Mex$ 940) | Mex$ 517 | + 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 29 (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 89 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 43 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 30 | + 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,323 (Mex$ 15,534) | Mex$ 11,076 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.90 (Mex$ 4.22) | Mex$ 2.75 | + 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 135 (Mex$ 633) | Mex$ 428 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 47 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,123 prices entered by 140 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 06, 2020.
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Cost of living in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 45% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 65,437 (R$ 13,999) in Rio de Janeiro to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 45,000 in Mazatlán.
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