Cost of living in Santa Maria, Brazil vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santa Maria (Brazil) is 45% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 21 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 183 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 23 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 100 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 6 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 48 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.87 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 20 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 6 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 36 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.73 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 17 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 13 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 64 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.52 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 39 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.00 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 21 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.81 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 24 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 26 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 244 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 5.34 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 27 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.43 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 14 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Santa Maria (Brazil) is 34% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 1,801 (Mex$ 6,420) | Mex$ 14,843 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,113 (Mex$ 3,967) | Mex$ 6,999 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 290 (Mex$ 1,035) | Mex$ 1,222 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,126 (Mex$ 4,014) | Mex$ 8,735 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 872 (Mex$ 3,109) | Mex$ 4,635 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 300 (Mex$ 1,069) | Mex$ 770 | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 97 (Mex$ 347) | Mex$ 351 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,569 (Mex$ 5,593) | Mex$ 8,035 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 477 (Mex$ 1,701) | Mex$ 1,699 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 25 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 88 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 13 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 54 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Maria (Brazil) is 24% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 146 (Mex$ 522) | Mex$ 848 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 129 (Mex$ 460) | Mex$ 552 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 302 (Mex$ 1,075) | Mex$ 1,345 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 230 (Mex$ 819) | Mex$ 1,227 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Maria (Brazil) is about the same as in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 77,423 (Mex$ 276,009) | Mex$ 255,638 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.04 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 20 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 168 (Mex$ 600) | Mex$ 424 | + 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 23 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 283 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Maria (Brazil) is about the same as in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 105 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 137 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 230 (Mex$ 818) | Mex$ 517 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 12 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 58 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 43 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 10 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 36 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.23 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 23 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.92 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 19 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 27 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 87 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Maria (Brazil) is 6% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 66 (Mex$ 237) | Mex$ 298 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 38 (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 109 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 92 (Mex$ 326) | Mex$ 675 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 143 (Mex$ 510) | Mex$ 605 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 15 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 110 | - 50% | |
| 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 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,800 (Mex$ 13,547) | Mex$ 8,697 | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.33 (Mex$ 4.72) | Mex$ 2.78 | + 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 90 (Mex$ 321) | Mex$ 522 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 53 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 245 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Santa Maria (Brazil) is 20% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Mex$ 41,000 in Mazatlán you would need to make just about Mex$ 32,889 (R$ 9,226) in Santa Maria.
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