Cost of living in Culiacán, Mexico vs Pelotas, Brazil
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Food | + 63% | |||
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Food in Culiacán (Mexico) is 63% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 153 (R$ 42) | R$ 22 | + 90% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 117 (R$ 32) | R$ 20 | + 58% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 45 (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 93% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (R$ 5.15) | R$ 2.92 | + 76% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 23 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.16 | + 20% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 58 (R$ 16) | R$ 13 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.24 | + 135% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 25 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.19 | + 117% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 19 (R$ 5.11) | R$ 3.81 | + 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 188 (R$ 51) | R$ 34 | + 49% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 27 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.77 | + 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 18 (R$ 4.86) | R$ 3.28 | + 48% | |
Housing | + 11% | |||
Housing in Culiacán (Mexico) is 11% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 10,479 (R$ 2,850) | R$ 2,183 | + 31% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 7,410 (R$ 2,015) | R$ 1,542 | + 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 992 (R$ 270) | R$ 343 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 6,821 (R$ 1,855) | R$ 1,648 | + 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 3,537 (R$ 962) | R$ 874 | + 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,096 (R$ 298) | R$ 276 | + 8% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 377 (R$ 102) | R$ 103 | - 1% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,084 (R$ 1,926) | R$ 1,567 | + 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,775 (R$ 483) | R$ 415 | + 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 70 (R$ 19) | R$ 18 | + 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 39 (R$ 11) | R$ 14 | - 22% | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Culiacán (Mexico) is about the same as in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 652 (R$ 177) | R$ 229 | - 23% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 546 (R$ 149) | R$ 131 | + 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,292 (R$ 351) | R$ 319 | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 845 (R$ 230) | R$ 244 | - 6% | |
Transportation | + 0% | |||
Transportation in Culiacán (Mexico) is about the same as in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 256,335 (R$ 69,706) | R$ 63,873 | + 9% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (R$ 5.18) | R$ 4.53 | + 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 434 (R$ 118) | R$ 120 | - 2% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 153 (R$ 42) | R$ 64 | - 35% | |
Personal Care | - 11% | |||
Personal Care in Culiacán (Mexico) is 11% cheaper than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 68 (R$ 18) | R$ 17 | + 8% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 139 (R$ 38) | R$ 51 | - 27% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 476 (R$ 130) | R$ 233 | - 44% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 51 (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 38 (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 52 (R$ 14) | R$ 13 | + 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 27 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.24 | + 41% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 30 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.09 | + 162% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 84 (R$ 23) | R$ 29 | - 22% | |
Entertainment | - 4% | |||
Entertainment in Culiacán (Mexico) is 4% cheaper than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 294 (R$ 80) | R$ 83 | - 4% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 124 (R$ 34) | R$ 36 | - 5% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 637 (R$ 173) | R$ 493 | - 65% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 574 (R$ 156) | R$ 130 | + 20% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 77 (R$ 21) | R$ 14 | + 52% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 52 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 56% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 25 (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 29% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,053 (R$ 2,734) | R$ 3,350 | - 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.38 (R$ 0.65) | R$ 0.80 | - 19% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 582 (R$ 158) | R$ 102 | + 55% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 49 (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 73% | |
TOTAL | + 12% |

These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Culiacán (Mexico) is 12% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 6,852 (Mex$ 25,197) in Culiacán to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 6,100 in Pelotas.
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