Cost of living in Fortaleza, Brazil vs Patzcuaro, Mexico
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Food | - 45% | |||
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Food in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 45% cheaper than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 18 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 180 | - 64% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 24 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 100 | - 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 50 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.98 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 17 | - 14% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 9 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 28 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.66 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 35 | - 62% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 100 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 97 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.48 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 40 | - 59% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.12 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 30 | - 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 200 | - 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 40 | - 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.96 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 20 | - 46% | |
Housing | + 9% | |||
Housing in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 9% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,161 (Mex$ 7,921) | Mex$ 7,000 | + 13% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,387 (Mex$ 5,084) | Mex$ 4,000 | + 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 686 (Mex$ 2,516) | Mex$ 300 | + 739% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,644 (Mex$ 6,028) | Mex$ 2,500 | + 141% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 992 (Mex$ 3,637) | Mex$ 2,000 | + 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 287 (Mex$ 1,053) | Mex$ 200 | + 427% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 61 (Mex$ 223) | Mex$ 500 | - 55% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,628 (Mex$ 5,966) | Mex$ 6,000 | - 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 431 (Mex$ 1,581) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 58% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 13 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 180 | - 74% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 13 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 200 | - 75% | |
Clothes | + 37% | |||
Clothes in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 37% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 142 (Mex$ 520) | Mex$ 500 | + 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 177 (Mex$ 647) | Mex$ 400 | + 62% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 261 (Mex$ 956) | Mex$ 1,000 | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 259 (Mex$ 950) | Mex$ 800 | + 19% | |
Transportation | + 6% | |||
Transportation in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 6% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 65,425 (Mex$ 239,832) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.75 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 21 | - 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 171 (Mex$ 627) | Mex$ 500 | + 25% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 37 (Mex$ 136) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 23% | |||
Personal Care in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 23% cheaper than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 20 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 100 | - 28% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 52 (Mex$ 189) | Mex$ 300 | - 37% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 203 (Mex$ 745) | Mex$ 500 | + 49% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 16 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 50 | + 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 75 | - 45% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 12 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 70 | - 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 30 | - 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.80 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 40 | - 65% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 37 (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 80 | + 69% | |
Entertainment | - 15% | |||
Entertainment in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 15% cheaper than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 49 (Mex$ 181) | Mex$ 300 | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 44 (Mex$ 163) | Mex$ 150 | + 9% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 131 (Mex$ 479) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 118 (Mex$ 434) | Mex$ 500 | - 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 22 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 130 | - 38% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 50 | - 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 30 | + 2% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,782 (Mex$ 10,199) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.86 (Mex$ 3.14) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 116 (Mex$ 427) | Mex$ 800 | - 47% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (Mex$ 32) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 12% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Mex$ 21,000 in Patzcuaro you would need to make just about Mex$ 18,505 (R$ 5,048) in Fortaleza.
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