Cost of living in Culiacán, Mexico vs Paulinia, Brazil
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| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Culiacán (Mexico) is 45% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 153 (R$ 42) | R$ 35 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 117 (R$ 32) | R$ 20 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 45 (R$ 12) | R$ 30 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (R$ 5.17) | R$ 4.00 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (R$ 8) | R$ 24 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 23 (R$ 6) | R$ 9 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 58 (R$ 16) | R$ 30 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 25 (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 19 (R$ 5.13) | R$ 60 | - 91% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 188 (R$ 51) | R$ 120 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 27 (R$ 8) | R$ 6.00 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 18 (R$ 4.88) | R$ 3.00 | + 63% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Culiacán (Mexico) is 5% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 10,479 (R$ 2,863) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 7,410 (R$ 2,024) | R$ 1,450 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 992 (R$ 271) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 6,821 (R$ 1,863) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 3,537 (R$ 966) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,096 (R$ 299) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 377 (R$ 103) | R$ 70 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,084 (R$ 1,935) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,775 (R$ 485) | R$ 300 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 70 (R$ 19) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 39 (R$ 11) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Culiacán (Mexico) is 54% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 652 (R$ 178) | R$ 80 | + 123% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 546 (R$ 149) | R$ 60 | + 149% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,292 (R$ 353) | R$ 500 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 845 (R$ 231) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Culiacán (Mexico) is 13% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 256,335 (R$ 70,025) | R$ 15,000 | + 367% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (R$ 5.21) | R$ 4.46 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 434 (R$ 119) | R$ 227 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 153 (R$ 42) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Culiacán (Mexico) is 49% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 68 (R$ 18) | R$ 20 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 139 (R$ 38) | R$ 50 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 476 (R$ 130) | R$ 300 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 51 (R$ 14) | R$ 20 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 38 (R$ 10) | R$ 27 | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 52 (R$ 14) | R$ 36 | - 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 27 (R$ 7) | R$ 13 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 30 (R$ 8) | R$ 13 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 84 (R$ 23) | R$ 60 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Culiacán (Mexico) is 25% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 294 (R$ 80) | R$ 200 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 124 (R$ 34) | R$ 80 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 637 (R$ 174) | R$ 300 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 574 (R$ 157) | R$ 80 | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 77 (R$ 21) | R$ 80 | - 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 52 (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 25 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.00 | + 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,053 (R$ 2,746) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.38 (R$ 0.65) | R$ 0.50 | + 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 582 (R$ 159) | R$ 300 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 49 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.00 | + 167% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 306 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R$ 8,200 in Paulinia you would need to make just about R$ 6,598 (Mex$ 24,152) in Culiacán.
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