Cost of living in Cancún, Mexico vs Santo André, Brazil
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| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cancún (Mexico) is 71% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 245 (R$ 67) | R$ 26 | + 156% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 144 (R$ 39) | R$ 28 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 63 (R$ 17) | R$ 8 | + 129% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 23 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.23 | + 93% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 32 (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 28 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 83 (R$ 23) | R$ 15 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 46 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 26 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.65 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 28 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.75 | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 183 (R$ 50) | R$ 40 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 32 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 23 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.21 | + 97% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Cancún (Mexico) is 47% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 17,004 (R$ 4,624) | R$ 2,196 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 7,962 (R$ 2,165) | R$ 1,615 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 2,307 (R$ 627) | R$ 473 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 9,697 (R$ 2,637) | R$ 2,053 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,119 (R$ 1,120) | R$ 1,133 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,424 (R$ 387) | R$ 248 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 450 (R$ 122) | R$ 85 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 8,227 (R$ 2,237) | R$ 1,944 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,655 (R$ 450) | R$ 419 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 86 (R$ 23) | R$ 23 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 66 (R$ 18) | R$ 17 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Cancún (Mexico) is 15% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 882 (R$ 240) | R$ 172 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 619 (R$ 168) | R$ 169 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,526 (R$ 415) | R$ 289 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,159 (R$ 315) | R$ 234 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Cancún (Mexico) is 6% cheaper than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 222,448 (R$ 60,491) | R$ 76,119 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (R$ 5.38) | R$ 4.01 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 702 (R$ 191) | R$ 224 | - 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 248 (R$ 67) | R$ 47 | + 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Cancún (Mexico) is 10% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 61 (R$ 17) | R$ 13 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 159 (R$ 43) | R$ 56 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 681 (R$ 185) | R$ 184 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 68 (R$ 19) | R$ 17 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 44 (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (R$ 16) | R$ 15 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 35 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 31 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.43 | + 142% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 165 (R$ 45) | R$ 27 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Cancún (Mexico) is about the same as in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 327 (R$ 89) | R$ 121 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 140 (R$ 38) | R$ 59 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 765 (R$ 208) | R$ 195 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 971 (R$ 264) | R$ 168 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 104 (R$ 28) | R$ 25 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 76 (R$ 21) | R$ 9 | + 118% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 59 (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,315 (R$ 2,805) | R$ 3,354 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.91 (R$ 0.52) | R$ 1.25 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 836 (R$ 227) | R$ 107 | + 112% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 60 (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 314 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cancún (Mexico) is 22% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 7,563 (Mex$ 27,811) in Cancún to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 6,200 in Santo André.
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