Cost of living in Teresina, Brazil vs Mexico City, Mexico
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| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Teresina (Brazil) is 45% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 20 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 234 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 22 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 116 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 51 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.12 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 22 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 36 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.21 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 25 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 73 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.46 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 39 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.82 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 25 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.61 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 24 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 36 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 239 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 5.82 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 29 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.42 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 21 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Teresina (Brazil) is 54% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 1,618 (Mex$ 5,800) | Mex$ 25,595 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,081 (Mex$ 3,877) | Mex$ 14,372 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 369 (Mex$ 1,322) | Mex$ 949 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,425 (Mex$ 5,109) | Mex$ 17,996 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 865 (Mex$ 3,102) | Mex$ 8,591 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 493 (Mex$ 1,766) | Mex$ 702 | + 152% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 113 (Mex$ 404) | Mex$ 376 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,517 (Mex$ 5,437) | Mex$ 6,941 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 413 (Mex$ 1,479) | Mex$ 2,011 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 13 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 109 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 10 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 114 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Teresina (Brazil) is 18% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 200 (Mex$ 717) | Mex$ 886 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 173 (Mex$ 620) | Mex$ 700 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 314 (Mex$ 1,124) | Mex$ 1,607 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 205 (Mex$ 735) | Mex$ 1,279 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Teresina (Brazil) is about the same as in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 63,667 (Mex$ 228,223) | Mex$ 375,534 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.09 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 20 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 167 (Mex$ 600) | Mex$ 424 | + 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 43 (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 78 | + 97% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Teresina (Brazil) is 34% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 81 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 49 (Mex$ 176) | Mex$ 167 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 155 (Mex$ 556) | Mex$ 702 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 11 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 76 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 8 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 49 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 63 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.25 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 34 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.70 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 34 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 26 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 312 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Teresina (Brazil) is 22% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 89 (Mex$ 318) | Mex$ 418 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 36 (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 165 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 130 (Mex$ 466) | Mex$ 909 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 167 (Mex$ 600) | Mex$ 881 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 10 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 159 | - 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 74 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 7 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 51 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,650 (Mex$ 9,499) | Mex$ 11,283 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.76 (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 1.74 | + 262% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 121 (Mex$ 435) | Mex$ 1,444 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 65 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,110 prices entered by 345 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Teresina (Brazil) is 34% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Mex$ 78,000 in Mexico City you would need to make just about Mex$ 51,848 (R$ 14,464) in Teresina.
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