Cost of living in São Paulo, Brazil vs Saltillo, Mexico
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| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is 22% cheaper than in Saltillo (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 34 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 181 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 118 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 58 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.04 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 22 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 10 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 36 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 28 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 22 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 76 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 31 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.98 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 23 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.93 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 25 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 47 (Mex$ 169) | Mex$ 272 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 28 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.98 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 14 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 8% more expensive than in Saltillo (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 4,127 (Mex$ 14,744) | Mex$ 13,693 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,676 (Mex$ 9,562) | Mex$ 6,825 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 440 (Mex$ 1,571) | Mex$ 1,376 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,236 (Mex$ 11,562) | Mex$ 8,407 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,905 (Mex$ 6,807) | Mex$ 4,483 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 289 (Mex$ 1,032) | Mex$ 986 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 76 (Mex$ 273) | Mex$ 367 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,690 (Mex$ 6,038) | Mex$ 7,100 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 479 (Mex$ 1,712) | Mex$ 1,691 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 89 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 133 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is about the same as in Saltillo (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 229 (Mex$ 817) | Mex$ 896 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 211 (Mex$ 755) | Mex$ 719 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 356 (Mex$ 1,272) | Mex$ 1,432 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 267 (Mex$ 954) | Mex$ 1,081 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is 20% more expensive than in Saltillo (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 98,187 (Mex$ 350,783) | Mex$ 333,026 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.54 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 19 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 261 (Mex$ 932) | Mex$ 662 | + 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 33 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 100 | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 14% cheaper than in Saltillo (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 18 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 80 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 50 (Mex$ 178) | Mex$ 301 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 199 (Mex$ 710) | Mex$ 579 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 17 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 89 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 52 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 51 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 28 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.48 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 25 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 55 (Mex$ 197) | Mex$ 145 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is 27% more expensive than in Saltillo (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 120 (Mex$ 427) | Mex$ 313 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 68 (Mex$ 242) | Mex$ 126 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 241 (Mex$ 860) | Mex$ 858 | + 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 207 (Mex$ 740) | Mex$ 632 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 30 (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 79 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 59 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 26 | + 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,538 (Mex$ 12,638) | Mex$ 7,305 | + 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.16 (Mex$ 4.16) | Mex$ 2.04 | + 104% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 160 (Mex$ 573) | Mex$ 892 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 56 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,422 prices entered by 387 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in São Paulo (Brazil) is 5% more expensive than in Saltillo (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 47,048 (R$ 13,169) in São Paulo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 45,000 in Saltillo.
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