Cost of living in Cuiabá (Brazil) is 11% cheaper than in Queretaro (Mexico)
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| Food | - 32% | |||
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| Food in Cuiabá (Brazil) is 32% cheaper than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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| Cuiabá | Queretaro | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 32 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 203 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 32 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 127 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 12 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 69 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.68 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 25 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 12 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 40 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.89 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 25 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 23 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 67 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 55 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.61 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 31 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 7 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 22 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 36 (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 222 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 34 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.48 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 35 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Cuiabá (Brazil) is 12% cheaper than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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| Cuiabá | Queretaro | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,572 (Mex$ 8,997) | Mex$ 15,466 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,679 (Mex$ 5,873) | Mex$ 8,961 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 666 (Mex$ 2,328) | Mex$ 576 | + 305% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,243 (Mex$ 7,844) | Mex$ 10,334 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,760 (Mex$ 6,155) | Mex$ 6,065 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 701 (Mex$ 2,452) | Mex$ 511 | + 380% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 100 (Mex$ 349) | Mex$ 380 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,545 (Mex$ 8,902) | Mex$ 6,092 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 637 (Mex$ 2,226) | Mex$ 2,439 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 25 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 105 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 15 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 97 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Cuiabá (Brazil) is 16% cheaper than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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| Cuiabá | Queretaro | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 182 (Mex$ 637) | Mex$ 777 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 184 (Mex$ 644) | Mex$ 736 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 390 (Mex$ 1,365) | Mex$ 1,680 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 233 (Mex$ 815) | Mex$ 1,238 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Cuiabá (Brazil) is about the same as in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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| Cuiabá | Queretaro | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 79,619 (Mex$ 278,475) | Mex$ 393,361 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 22 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 172 (Mex$ 603) | Mex$ 521 | + 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 84 (Mex$ 294) | Mex$ 195 | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuiabá (Brazil) is 10% cheaper than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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| Cuiabá | Queretaro | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 20 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 66 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 41 (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 133 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 193 (Mex$ 674) | Mex$ 573 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 11 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 85 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 54 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 20 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 51 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.13 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 36 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.54 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 33 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 37 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 232 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuiabá (Brazil) is about the same as in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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| Cuiabá | Queretaro | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 99 (Mex$ 345) | Mex$ 295 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 53 (Mex$ 184) | Mex$ 165 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 166 (Mex$ 582) | Mex$ 1,185 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 217 (Mex$ 758) | Mex$ 636 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 20 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 149 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 16 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 65 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 45 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,012 (Mex$ 10,534) | Mex$ 11,167 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.97 (Mex$ 3.39) | Mex$ 1.87 | + 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 143 (Mex$ 502) | Mex$ 688 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 71 | - 65% | |
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TOTAL | - 11% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 554 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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