Cost of living in Tijuana, Mexico vs Paulinia, Brazil
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| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tijuana (Mexico) is 29% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 221 (R$ 59) | R$ 35 | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 151 (R$ 40) | R$ 20 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 64 (R$ 17) | R$ 30 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 (R$ 5.39) | R$ 4.00 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 40 (R$ 11) | R$ 24 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 27 (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 91 (R$ 24) | R$ 30 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 46 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 27 (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 27 (R$ 7) | R$ 60 | - 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 287 (R$ 76) | R$ 120 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 28 (R$ 7) | R$ 6.00 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 23 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.00 | + 104% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Tijuana (Mexico) is 5% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 21,602 (R$ 5,744) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,585 (R$ 2,283) | R$ 1,450 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 570 (R$ 151) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,409 (R$ 2,768) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,874 (R$ 1,562) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 656 (R$ 174) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 366 (R$ 97) | R$ 70 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,170 (R$ 1,906) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,186 (R$ 581) | R$ 300 | + 94% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 104 (R$ 28) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 84 (R$ 22) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Tijuana (Mexico) is 51% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 678 (R$ 180) | R$ 80 | + 125% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 533 (R$ 142) | R$ 60 | + 136% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,364 (R$ 363) | R$ 500 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 886 (R$ 236) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Tijuana (Mexico) is 28% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 287,150 (R$ 76,354) | R$ 15,000 | + 409% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (R$ 5.13) | R$ 4.46 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 931 (R$ 247) | R$ 227 | + 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 127 (R$ 34) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Tijuana (Mexico) is 38% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 79 (R$ 21) | R$ 20 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 179 (R$ 48) | R$ 50 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 582 (R$ 155) | R$ 300 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 73 (R$ 19) | R$ 20 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 54 (R$ 14) | R$ 27 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (R$ 15) | R$ 36 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 29 (R$ 8) | R$ 13 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 31 (R$ 8) | R$ 13 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 161 (R$ 43) | R$ 60 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Tijuana (Mexico) is 16% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 388 (R$ 103) | R$ 200 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 146 (R$ 39) | R$ 80 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,323 (R$ 352) | R$ 300 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 596 (R$ 159) | R$ 80 | + 98% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 144 (R$ 38) | R$ 80 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 69 (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 46 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.00 | + 146% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,766 (R$ 2,597) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.70 (R$ 0.45) | R$ 0.50 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 752 (R$ 200) | R$ 300 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 62 (R$ 17) | R$ 5.00 | + 231% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 463 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tijuana (Mexico) is 5% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R$ 18,000 in Paulinia you would need to make just about R$ 17,048 (Mex$ 64,115) in Tijuana.
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