Cost of living in Recife, Brazil vs Patzcuaro, Mexico
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Food | - 38% | |||
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Food in Recife (Brazil) is 38% cheaper than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 28 (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 180 | - 41% | |
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$ 27) | Mex$ 50 | - 45% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.28 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 17 | - 5% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 28 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.88 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 35 | - 37% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 11 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 100 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 97 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.03 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 40 | - 53% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.50 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 30 | - 43% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 31 (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 200 | - 41% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 40 | - 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.82 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 20 | - 47% | |
Housing | + 16% | |||
Housing in Recife (Brazil) is 16% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,638 (Mex$ 9,953) | Mex$ 7,000 | + 42% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,049 (Mex$ 7,730) | Mex$ 4,000 | + 93% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 373 (Mex$ 1,408) | Mex$ 300 | + 369% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,590 (Mex$ 5,998) | Mex$ 2,500 | + 140% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,194 (Mex$ 4,507) | Mex$ 2,000 | + 125% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 215 (Mex$ 811) | Mex$ 200 | + 306% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 72 (Mex$ 273) | Mex$ 500 | - 45% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,539 (Mex$ 5,806) | Mex$ 6,000 | - 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 475 (Mex$ 1,791) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 79% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 180 | - 52% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 14 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 200 | - 73% | |
Clothes | + 37% | |||
Clothes in Recife (Brazil) is 37% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 169 (Mex$ 639) | Mex$ 500 | + 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 161 (Mex$ 606) | Mex$ 400 | + 52% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 307 (Mex$ 1,160) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 211 (Mex$ 797) | Mex$ 800 | - 0% | |
Transportation | + 15% | |||
Transportation in Recife (Brazil) is 15% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 86,197 (Mex$ 325,262) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.37 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 21 | - 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 203 (Mex$ 765) | Mex$ 500 | + 53% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 24 (Mex$ 89) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 33% | |||
Personal Care in Recife (Brazil) is 33% 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$ 124) | Mex$ 300 | - 59% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 181 (Mex$ 681) | Mex$ 500 | + 36% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 18 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 50 | + 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 8 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 75 | - 58% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 70 | - 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.66 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 30 | - 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.61 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 40 | - 66% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 39 (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 80 | + 84% | |
Entertainment | - 9% | |||
Entertainment in Recife (Brazil) is 9% cheaper than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 83 (Mex$ 312) | Mex$ 300 | + 4% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 52 (Mex$ 195) | Mex$ 150 | + 30% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 169 (Mex$ 636) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 143 (Mex$ 541) | Mex$ 500 | + 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 20 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 130 | - 42% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 50 | - 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 30 | - 1% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,047 (Mex$ 11,499) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.81 (Mex$ 7) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 100 (Mex$ 376) | Mex$ 800 | - 53% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (Mex$ 36) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 6% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Recife (Brazil) is 6% 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$ 18,825 (R$ 4,989) in Recife.
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