Cost of living in Teresina, Brazil vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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Food | - 37% | |||
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Food in Teresina (Brazil) is 37% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 20 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 183 | - 60% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 22 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 100 | - 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 48 | - 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.12 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 20 | - 26% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 36 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.21 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 17 | - 12% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 64 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.46 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 39 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.82 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 21 | - 35% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.61 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 24 | - 33% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 36 (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 244 | - 47% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 5.82 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 27 | - 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.42 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 14 | - 14% | |
Housing | - 27% | |||
Housing in Teresina (Brazil) is 27% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 1,618 (Mex$ 5,766) | Mex$ 14,843 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,081 (Mex$ 3,854) | Mex$ 6,999 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 369 (Mex$ 1,314) | Mex$ 1,222 | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,425 (Mex$ 5,079) | Mex$ 8,735 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 865 (Mex$ 3,084) | Mex$ 4,635 | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 493 (Mex$ 1,755) | Mex$ 770 | + 128% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 113 (Mex$ 402) | Mex$ 351 | + 14% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,517 (Mex$ 5,405) | Mex$ 8,035 | - 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 413 (Mex$ 1,470) | Mex$ 1,699 | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 13 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 88 | - 49% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 10 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 54 | - 36% | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in Teresina (Brazil) is about the same as in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 200 (Mex$ 713) | Mex$ 848 | - 16% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 173 (Mex$ 616) | Mex$ 552 | + 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 314 (Mex$ 1,117) | Mex$ 1,345 | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 205 (Mex$ 731) | Mex$ 1,227 | - 40% | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in Teresina (Brazil) is about the same as in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 63,667 (Mex$ 226,883) | Mex$ 255,638 | - 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.09 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 20 | - 28% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 167 (Mex$ 596) | Mex$ 424 | + 41% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 43 (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 283 | - 46% | |
Personal Care | - 12% | |||
Personal Care in Teresina (Brazil) is 12% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 105 | - 49% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 49 (Mex$ 175) | Mex$ 137 | + 28% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 155 (Mex$ 552) | Mex$ 517 | + 7% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 11 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 58 | - 32% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 8 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 43 | - 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 36 | + 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.25 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 23 | - 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.70 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 19 | - 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 26 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 87 | + 7% | |
Entertainment | + 14% | |||
Entertainment in Teresina (Brazil) is 14% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 89 (Mex$ 316) | Mex$ 298 | + 6% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 36 (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 109 | + 17% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 130 (Mex$ 463) | Mex$ 675 | - 31% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 167 (Mex$ 597) | Mex$ 605 | - 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 10 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 110 | - 68% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 54 | - 50% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 7 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 36 | - 28% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,650 (Mex$ 9,444) | Mex$ 8,697 | + 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.76 (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 2.78 | + 125% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 121 (Mex$ 433) | Mex$ 522 | - 17% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 53 | - 36% | |
TOTAL | - 15% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Teresina (Brazil) is 15% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Mex$ 43,000 in Mazatlán you would need to make just about Mex$ 36,724 (R$ 10,305) in Teresina.
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