Cost of living in Saltillo, Mexico vs Paulinia, Brazil
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| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saltillo (Mexico) is 40% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 181 (R$ 48) | R$ 35 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 118 (R$ 32) | R$ 20 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 58 (R$ 15) | R$ 30 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 22 (R$ 5.98) | R$ 4.00 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 36 (R$ 10) | R$ 24 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 28 (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 76 (R$ 20) | R$ 30 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 31 (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 7% | |
| 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$ 272 (R$ 72) | R$ 120 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 28 (R$ 8) | R$ 6.00 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 14 (R$ 3.63) | R$ 3.00 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Saltillo (Mexico) is 5% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 13,192 (R$ 3,519) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 6,165 (R$ 1,644) | R$ 1,450 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,380 (R$ 368) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 7,928 (R$ 2,115) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,403 (R$ 1,174) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,075 (R$ 287) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 437 (R$ 117) | R$ 70 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,100 (R$ 1,894) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,691 (R$ 451) | R$ 300 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 89 (R$ 24) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 133 (R$ 36) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 87% | |||
| Clothes in Saltillo (Mexico) is 87% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 896 (R$ 239) | R$ 80 | + 199% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 719 (R$ 192) | R$ 60 | + 220% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,432 (R$ 382) | R$ 500 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,081 (R$ 288) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Saltillo (Mexico) is 10% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 333,026 (R$ 88,830) | R$ 15,000 | + 492% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (R$ 5.19) | R$ 4.46 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 662 (R$ 177) | R$ 227 | - 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 100 (R$ 27) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Saltillo (Mexico) is 33% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 80 (R$ 21) | R$ 20 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 301 (R$ 80) | R$ 50 | + 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 579 (R$ 154) | R$ 300 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 89 (R$ 24) | R$ 20 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 52 (R$ 14) | R$ 27 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 51 (R$ 13) | R$ 36 | - 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (R$ 7) | R$ 13 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 25 (R$ 7) | R$ 13 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 145 (R$ 39) | R$ 60 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Saltillo (Mexico) is 19% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 313 (R$ 84) | R$ 200 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 126 (R$ 33) | R$ 80 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 858 (R$ 229) | R$ 300 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 632 (R$ 168) | R$ 80 | + 111% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 79 (R$ 21) | R$ 80 | - 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 59 (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 26 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.00 | + 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 7,305 (R$ 1,949) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.04 (R$ 0.54) | R$ 0.50 | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 892 (R$ 238) | R$ 300 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 56 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.00 | + 197% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 366 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saltillo (Mexico) is 11% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R$ 12,000 in Paulinia you would need to make just about R$ 10,684 (Mex$ 40,054) in Saltillo.
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