Cost of living in Guadalajara, Mexico vs Paulinia, Brazil
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| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 31% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 264 (R$ 71) | R$ 35 | + 104% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 114 (R$ 31) | R$ 20 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 53 (R$ 14) | R$ 30 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (R$ 5.68) | R$ 4.00 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 37 (R$ 10) | R$ 24 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 23 (R$ 6) | R$ 9 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 73 (R$ 20) | R$ 30 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 39 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 23 (R$ 6) | R$ 10 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 25 (R$ 7) | R$ 60 | - 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 256 (R$ 69) | R$ 120 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 28 (R$ 8) | R$ 6.00 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 19 (R$ 5.07) | R$ 3.00 | + 69% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 7% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,877 (R$ 5,102) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 7,721 (R$ 2,087) | R$ 1,450 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 529 (R$ 143) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 7,396 (R$ 1,999) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 3,533 (R$ 955) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 769 (R$ 208) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 424 (R$ 115) | R$ 70 | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,875 (R$ 1,858) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,361 (R$ 638) | R$ 300 | + 113% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 118 (R$ 32) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 115 (R$ 31) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 95% | |||
| Clothes in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 95% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 922 (R$ 249) | R$ 80 | + 212% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 727 (R$ 196) | R$ 60 | + 227% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,614 (R$ 436) | R$ 500 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,233 (R$ 333) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 11% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 352,458 (R$ 95,263) | R$ 15,000 | + 535% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (R$ 5.24) | R$ 4.46 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 637 (R$ 172) | R$ 227 | - 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 131 (R$ 35) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 36% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 93 (R$ 25) | R$ 20 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 214 (R$ 58) | R$ 50 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 481 (R$ 130) | R$ 300 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 69 (R$ 19) | R$ 20 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 52 (R$ 14) | R$ 27 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 53 (R$ 14) | R$ 36 | - 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 33 (R$ 9) | R$ 13 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 23 (R$ 6) | R$ 13 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 241 (R$ 65) | R$ 60 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 12% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 268 (R$ 73) | R$ 200 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 156 (R$ 42) | R$ 80 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 824 (R$ 223) | R$ 300 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 722 (R$ 195) | R$ 80 | + 144% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 122 (R$ 33) | R$ 80 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 73 (R$ 20) | R$ 10 | + 98% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 37 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.00 | + 101% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,863 (R$ 2,666) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.16 (R$ 0.85) | R$ 0.50 | + 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 779 (R$ 211) | R$ 300 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 60 (R$ 16) | R$ 5.00 | + 225% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,103 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 7% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R$ 16,000 in Paulinia you would need to make just about R$ 14,893 (Mex$ 55,102) in Guadalajara.
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