Cost of living in Mérida (Mexico) is 17% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil)
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| Food in Mérida (Mexico) is 43% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mérida (Mexico) | Paulinia (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Mex$ 136 (R$ 37) | R$ 30 | 23% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 103 (R$ 28) | R$ 20 | 38% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Mex$ 73 (R$ 20) | R$ 30 | 35% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Mex$ 19 (R$ 5.07) | R$ 4.00 | 27% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| Mex$ 26 (R$ 7) | R$ 24 | 71% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Mex$ 27 (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | 19% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Mex$ 74 (R$ 20) | R$ 30 | 34% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Mex$ 46 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | 36% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Mex$ 29 (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | 23% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Mex$ 19 (R$ 5.03) | R$ 60 | 92% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Mex$ 213 (R$ 57) | R$ 120 | 52% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Mex$ 33 (R$ 9) | R$ 6.00 | 47% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Mex$ 22 (R$ 5.86) | R$ 3.00 | 95% |
| Housing in Mérida (Mexico) is about the same as in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||
| Mérida (Mexico) | Paulinia (Brazil) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 12,450 (R$ 3,344) | - | - |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 5,246 (R$ 1,409) | R$ 1,450 | 3% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| Mex$ 1,716 (R$ 461) | - | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 6,972 (R$ 1,873) | - | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 5,197 (R$ 1,396) | - | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| Mex$ 977 (R$ 263) | - | - |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| Mex$ 366 (R$ 98) | R$ 70 | 40% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| Mex$ 8,247 (R$ 2,215) | - | - |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 2,138 (R$ 574) | R$ 300 | 91% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 89 (R$ 24) | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| Mex$ 95 (R$ 26) | - | - |
| Clothes in Mérida (Mexico) is 76% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||
| Mérida (Mexico) | Paulinia (Brazil) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 763 (R$ 205) | R$ 80 | 156% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| Mex$ 659 (R$ 177) | R$ 60 | 195% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 1,406 (R$ 378) | R$ 500 | 24% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Mex$ 918 (R$ 247) | - | - |
| Transportation in Mérida (Mexico) is 6% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||
| Mérida (Mexico) | Paulinia (Brazil) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Mex$ 337,749 (R$ 90,713) | R$ 15,000 | 505% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Mex$ 19 (R$ 5.16) | R$ 4.46 | 16% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| Mex$ 451 (R$ 121) | R$ 227 | 47% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| Mex$ 138 (R$ 37) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Mérida (Mexico) is 47% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||
| Mérida (Mexico) | Paulinia (Brazil) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 81 (R$ 22) | R$ 20 | 9% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| Mex$ 139 (R$ 37) | R$ 50 | 25% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| Mex$ 487 (R$ 131) | R$ 300 | 56% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| Mex$ 63 (R$ 17) | R$ 20 | 15% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 41 (R$ 11) | R$ 27 | 60% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 55 (R$ 15) | R$ 36 | 58% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| Mex$ 26 (R$ 7) | R$ 13 | 46% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| Mex$ 27 (R$ 7) | R$ 13 | 47% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 125 (R$ 33) | R$ 60 | 44% |
| Entertainment in Mérida (Mexico) is 25% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||
| Mérida (Mexico) | Paulinia (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Mex$ 262 (R$ 70) | R$ 200 | 65% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Mex$ 149 (R$ 40) | R$ 80 | 50% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| Mex$ 799 (R$ 215) | R$ 300 | 28% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| Mex$ 600 (R$ 161) | R$ 80 | 101% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| Mex$ 86 (R$ 23) | R$ 80 | 71% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 59 (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | 58% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Mex$ 40 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.00 | 112% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| Mex$ 11,363 (R$ 3,052) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| Mex$ 1.99 (R$ 0.53) | R$ 0.50 | 7% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| Mex$ 575 (R$ 154) | R$ 300 | 49% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| Mex$ 55 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.00 | 194% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R$ 9,100 in Paulinia you would need to make just about R$ 7,530 (Mex$ 28,036) in Mérida.