Cost of living in Chihuahua, Mexico vs Pelotas, Brazil
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Food | + 111% | |||
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Food in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 111% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 297 (R$ 82) | R$ 22 | + 272% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 139 (R$ 38) | R$ 20 | + 90% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 56 (R$ 15) | R$ 6 | + 143% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 24 (R$ 7) | R$ 2.92 | + 129% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 34 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 18 (R$ 4.90) | R$ 5.16 | - 5% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 67 (R$ 18) | R$ 13 | + 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 34 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.24 | + 123% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 19 (R$ 5.12) | R$ 3.19 | + 60% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 20 (R$ 5.54) | R$ 3.81 | + 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 219 (R$ 60) | R$ 34 | + 76% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 28 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.77 | + 60% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 17 (R$ 4.70) | R$ 3.28 | + 44% | |
Housing | + 13% | |||
Housing in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 13% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 11,968 (R$ 3,294) | R$ 2,183 | + 51% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 5,473 (R$ 1,506) | R$ 1,542 | - 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,080 (R$ 297) | R$ 343 | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 6,687 (R$ 1,841) | R$ 1,648 | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 3,645 (R$ 1,003) | R$ 874 | + 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 501 (R$ 138) | R$ 276 | - 50% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 337 (R$ 93) | R$ 103 | - 10% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,447 (R$ 2,050) | R$ 1,567 | + 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,825 (R$ 502) | R$ 415 | + 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 78 (R$ 22) | R$ 18 | + 18% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 120 (R$ 33) | R$ 14 | + 143% | |
Clothes | + 19% | |||
Clothes in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 19% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 836 (R$ 230) | R$ 229 | + 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 586 (R$ 161) | R$ 131 | + 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,537 (R$ 423) | R$ 319 | + 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,100 (R$ 303) | R$ 244 | + 24% | |
Transportation | + 15% | |||
Transportation in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 15% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 261,233 (R$ 71,903) | R$ 63,873 | + 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (R$ 5.17) | R$ 4.53 | + 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 567 (R$ 156) | R$ 120 | + 30% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 157 (R$ 43) | R$ 64 | - 32% | |
Personal Care | - 3% | |||
Personal Care in Chihuahua (Mexico) is about the same as in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 40 (R$ 11) | R$ 17 | - 35% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 191 (R$ 53) | R$ 51 | + 2% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 363 (R$ 100) | R$ 233 | - 57% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 62 (R$ 17) | R$ 11 | + 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 53 (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 54 (R$ 15) | R$ 13 | + 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.24 | + 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 28 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.09 | + 154% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 131 (R$ 36) | R$ 29 | + 23% | |
Entertainment | - 4% | |||
Entertainment in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 4% cheaper than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 229 (R$ 63) | R$ 83 | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 141 (R$ 39) | R$ 36 | + 9% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,032 (R$ 284) | R$ 493 | - 42% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 556 (R$ 153) | R$ 130 | + 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 91 (R$ 25) | R$ 14 | + 82% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 69 (R$ 19) | R$ 9 | + 108% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 33 (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 8% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,295 (R$ 2,558) | R$ 3,350 | - 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.56 (R$ 0.43) | R$ 0.80 | - 46% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 708 (R$ 195) | R$ 102 | + 91% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 56 (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | + 99% | |
TOTAL | + 27% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Chihuahua (Mexico) is 27% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 8,511 (Mex$ 30,922) in Chihuahua to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 6,700 in Pelotas.
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