Cost of living in Osasco, Brazil vs Mexico City, Mexico
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| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Osasco (Brazil) is 43% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 24 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 234 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 116 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 51 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.28 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 22 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 36 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.32 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 25 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 73 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.42 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 39 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.17 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 25 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.27 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 24 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 35 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 239 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 29 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.96 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 21 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Osasco (Brazil) is 43% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,295 (Mex$ 11,907) | Mex$ 25,464 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,041 (Mex$ 7,376) | Mex$ 14,372 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 288 (Mex$ 1,041) | Mex$ 949 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,026 (Mex$ 7,321) | Mex$ 17,996 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,317 (Mex$ 4,761) | Mex$ 8,591 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 449 (Mex$ 1,622) | Mex$ 702 | + 131% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 73 (Mex$ 265) | Mex$ 376 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,762 (Mex$ 6,366) | Mex$ 6,941 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 398 (Mex$ 1,440) | Mex$ 2,011 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 19 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 109 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 15 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 114 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Osasco (Brazil) is 15% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 202 (Mex$ 732) | Mex$ 886 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 170 (Mex$ 615) | Mex$ 700 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 381 (Mex$ 1,379) | Mex$ 1,607 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 235 (Mex$ 849) | Mex$ 1,279 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Osasco (Brazil) is 26% more expensive than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 77,480 (Mex$ 279,997) | Mex$ 370,460 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.04 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 20 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 225 (Mex$ 813) | Mex$ 424 | + 92% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 52 (Mex$ 188) | Mex$ 78 | + 140% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Osasco (Brazil) is 24% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 14 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 81 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 50 (Mex$ 181) | Mex$ 167 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 183 (Mex$ 662) | Mex$ 702 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 12 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 76 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 49 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 63 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.94 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 34 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.44 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 34 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 32 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 312 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Osasco (Brazil) is 20% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 94 (Mex$ 338) | Mex$ 418 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 47 (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 165 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 132 (Mex$ 477) | Mex$ 909 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 218 (Mex$ 787) | Mex$ 881 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 29 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 159 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 74 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 51 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,986 (Mex$ 10,789) | Mex$ 11,283 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.42 (Mex$ 5.12) | Mex$ 1.74 | + 194% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 91 (Mex$ 327) | Mex$ 1,444 | - 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 65 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,176 prices entered by 340 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 10, 2021.
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Cost of living in Osasco (Brazil) is 24% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Mex$ 71,000 in Mexico City you would need to make just about Mex$ 54,285 (R$ 15,022) in Osasco.
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