Cost of living in Recife, Brazil vs Patzcuaro, Mexico
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| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Recife (Brazil) is 38% cheaper than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 26 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 180 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 26 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 100 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 50 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.11 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 17 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 28 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 35 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 12 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 100 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 97 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.88 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 40 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.68 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 30 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 35 (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 200 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 40 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.77 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 20 | - 47% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Recife (Brazil) is 27% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,637 (Mex$ 10,030) | Mex$ 7,000 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,801 (Mex$ 6,851) | Mex$ 4,000 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 639 (Mex$ 2,431) | Mex$ 300 | + 710% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,625 (Mex$ 6,179) | Mex$ 2,500 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,273 (Mex$ 4,840) | Mex$ 2,000 | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 215 (Mex$ 818) | Mex$ 200 | + 309% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 76 (Mex$ 289) | Mex$ 500 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,601 (Mex$ 6,089) | Mex$ 6,000 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 492 (Mex$ 1,871) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 26 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 180 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 14 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 200 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Recife (Brazil) is 39% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 178 (Mex$ 677) | Mex$ 500 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 160 (Mex$ 609) | Mex$ 400 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 292 (Mex$ 1,109) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 223 (Mex$ 849) | Mex$ 800 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Recife (Brazil) is 14% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 86,464 (Mex$ 328,813) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.39 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 21 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 197 (Mex$ 749) | Mex$ 500 | + 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 25 (Mex$ 95) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Recife (Brazil) is 31% cheaper than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 100 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 33 (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 300 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 181 (Mex$ 687) | Mex$ 500 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 18 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 50 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 9 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 75 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 12 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 70 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.79 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 30 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.55 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 40 | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 41 (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 80 | + 96% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Recife (Brazil) is 9% cheaper than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 79 (Mex$ 300) | Mex$ 300 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 48 (Mex$ 181) | Mex$ 150 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 175 (Mex$ 667) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 145 (Mex$ 550) | Mex$ 500 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 19 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 130 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 50 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 30 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,047 (Mex$ 11,588) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.81 (Mex$ 7) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 99 (Mex$ 375) | Mex$ 800 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (Mex$ 38) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 687 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2021.
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Cost of living in Recife (Brazil) is 4% cheaper than in Patzcuaro (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Mex$ 20,000 in Patzcuaro you would need to make just about Mex$ 19,165 (R$ 5,040) in Recife.
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