Cost of living in Teresina, Brazil vs Mazatlán, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Teresina (Brazil) is 12% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 21 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 154 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 21 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 91 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 47 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.84 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 18 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 34 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.93 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 17 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 57 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.86 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 36 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.57 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 19 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.15 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 18 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 37 (Mex$ 165) | Mex$ 204 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 5.61 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 25 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.21 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 14 | + 3% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Teresina (Brazil) is 5% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 1,587 (Mex$ 7,150) | Mex$ 14,928 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,027 (Mex$ 4,627) | Mex$ 6,302 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 340 (Mex$ 1,530) | Mex$ 901 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,328 (Mex$ 5,983) | Mex$ 7,950 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 777 (Mex$ 3,500) | Mex$ 4,109 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 507 (Mex$ 2,284) | Mex$ 647 | + 253% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 116 (Mex$ 523) | Mex$ 351 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,517 (Mex$ 6,833) | Mex$ 7,423 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 413 (Mex$ 1,858) | Mex$ 1,636 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 12 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 89 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 11 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 58 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Teresina (Brazil) is 24% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 200 (Mex$ 901) | Mex$ 786 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 173 (Mex$ 779) | Mex$ 560 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 316 (Mex$ 1,423) | Mex$ 1,394 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 205 (Mex$ 924) | Mex$ 1,124 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Teresina (Brazil) is 25% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 63,667 (Mex$ 286,827) | Mex$ 235,920 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.72 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 20 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 169 (Mex$ 762) | Mex$ 456 | + 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 43 (Mex$ 194) | Mex$ 272 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Teresina (Brazil) is 19% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 94 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 48 (Mex$ 214) | Mex$ 114 | + 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 155 (Mex$ 698) | Mex$ 471 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 11 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 63 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 8 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 43 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 33 | + 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.25 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 21 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.70 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 20 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 26 (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 78 | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Teresina (Brazil) is 55% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 89 (Mex$ 400) | Mex$ 291 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 36 (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 103 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 130 (Mex$ 586) | Mex$ 496 | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 167 (Mex$ 754) | Mex$ 517 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 10 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 89 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 43 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 7 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 30 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,650 (Mex$ 11,939) | Mex$ 11,076 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.85 (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 2.75 | + 204% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 121 (Mex$ 547) | Mex$ 428 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 47 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 275 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
4.505
MXN
/
BRL
Do you live in Mazatlán? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Vancouver is 22% more expensive than in Montreal
- Cost of living in Vancouver is 5% cheaper than in Toronto
- Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 156% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros
- Cost of living in New York City is 17% more expensive than in London
- Cost of living in Brest is about the same as in Montreal
- Cost of living in Madrid is 104% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is about the same as in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 20% cheaper than in New York City
- Cost of living in Salem is 42% cheaper than in Cartagena
- Cost of living in Milan is 8% more expensive than in Barcelona
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Cochabamba (Bolivia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Oakland, California (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in São José dos Campos (Brazil)
- Cost of Living, Prices in La Paz (Bolivia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Miami, Florida (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Campinas (Brazil)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica)
Cost of living in Teresina (Brazil) is 14% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 51,329 (R$ 11,393) in Teresina to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 45,000 in Mazatlán.
Prices recently added
- 1 pack of marlboro cigarettes in San Salvador costs $3.45 (about 1 hour ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Medellín costs COL$180,000 (about 3 hours ago)
- 2 liters of coca-cola in Guatemala City costs Q32 (about 3 hours ago)
- 1 pack of marlboro cigarettes in Guadalajara costs Mex$ 63 (about 4 hours ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Mexico City costs Mex$ 13,000 (about 5 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Lima costs S/. 16 (about 5 hours ago)