Cost of living in Chilpancingo, Mexico vs Paulinia, Brazil
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Food | - 64% | |||
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Food in Chilpancingo (Mexico) is 64% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 59 (R$ 16) | R$ 35 | - 54% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 87 (R$ 24) | R$ 20 | + 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 30 (R$ 8) | R$ 30 | - 73% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 (R$ 5.42) | R$ 4.00 | + 35% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 36 (R$ 10) | R$ 24 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 10 (R$ 2.74) | R$ 9 | - 70% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 40 (R$ 11) | R$ 30 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 30 (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 15 (R$ 4.11) | R$ 10 | - 59% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 18 (R$ 4.98) | R$ 60 | - 92% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 80 (R$ 22) | R$ 120 | - 82% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 21 (R$ 5.79) | R$ 6.00 | - 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 10 (R$ 2.74) | R$ 3.00 | - 9% | |
Housing | + 5% | |||
Housing in Chilpancingo (Mexico) is 5% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 6,842 (R$ 1,873) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 3,000 (R$ 821) | R$ 1,450 | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 585 (R$ 160) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 2,946 (R$ 806) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 2,000 (R$ 547) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 650 (R$ 178) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 480 (R$ 131) | R$ 70 | + 88% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 16,000 (R$ 4,380) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,500 (R$ 411) | R$ 300 | + 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 60 (R$ 16) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | + 89% | |||
Clothes in Chilpancingo (Mexico) is 89% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,000 (R$ 274) | R$ 80 | + 242% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 700 (R$ 192) | R$ 60 | + 219% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,200 (R$ 328) | R$ 500 | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 400 (R$ 109) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 23% | |||
Transportation in Chilpancingo (Mexico) is 23% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 320,000 (R$ 87,593) | R$ 15,000 | + 484% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 17 (R$ 4.64) | R$ 4.46 | + 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 275 (R$ 75) | R$ 227 | - 67% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 46% | |||
Personal Care in Chilpancingo (Mexico) is 46% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 120 (R$ 33) | R$ 20 | + 64% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 100 (R$ 27) | R$ 50 | - 45% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 555 (R$ 152) | R$ 300 | - 49% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 65 (R$ 18) | R$ 20 | - 11% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 44 (R$ 12) | R$ 27 | - 56% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 64 (R$ 18) | R$ 36 | - 50% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 22 (R$ 6) | R$ 13 | - 53% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 25 (R$ 7) | R$ 13 | - 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 50 (R$ 14) | R$ 60 | - 77% | |
Entertainment | - 46% | |||
Entertainment in Chilpancingo (Mexico) is 46% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 136 (R$ 37) | R$ 200 | - 81% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 129 (R$ 35) | R$ 80 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 400 (R$ 109) | R$ 300 | - 64% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 468 (R$ 128) | R$ 80 | + 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 84 (R$ 23) | R$ 80 | - 71% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 45 (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 21 (R$ 5.86) | R$ 5.00 | + 17% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,000 (R$ 2,737) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.00 (R$ 0.27) | R$ 0.50 | - 45% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 248 (R$ 68) | R$ 300 | - 77% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 48 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.00 | + 163% | |
TOTAL | - 29% |

These prices were last updated on August 03, 2020.
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Cost of living in Chilpancingo (Mexico) is 29% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R$ 5,400 in Paulinia you would need to make just about R$ 3,847 (Mex$ 14,054) in Chilpancingo.
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