Cost of living in Hermosillo, Mexico vs Santo André, Brazil
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Food | + 46% | |||
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Food in Hermosillo (Mexico) is 46% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 159 (R$ 44) | R$ 26 | + 68% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 115 (R$ 31) | R$ 28 | + 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 83 (R$ 23) | R$ 8 | + 203% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (R$ 5.80) | R$ 3.23 | + 80% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 34 (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 28 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 19% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 70 (R$ 19) | R$ 15 | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.65 | + 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (R$ 5.61) | R$ 4.75 | + 18% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 184 (R$ 50) | R$ 40 | + 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 28 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 19 (R$ 5.28) | R$ 3.21 | + 64% | |
Housing | + 21% | |||
Housing in Hermosillo (Mexico) is 21% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 13,522 (R$ 3,701) | R$ 2,196 | + 69% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 5,874 (R$ 1,608) | R$ 1,615 | - 0% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,585 (R$ 434) | R$ 473 | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 8,169 (R$ 2,236) | R$ 2,053 | + 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 3,443 (R$ 943) | R$ 1,133 | - 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 909 (R$ 249) | R$ 248 | + 0% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 418 (R$ 114) | R$ 85 | + 35% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 8,936 (R$ 2,446) | R$ 1,944 | + 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,815 (R$ 497) | R$ 419 | + 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 106 (R$ 29) | R$ 23 | + 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 54 (R$ 15) | R$ 17 | - 13% | |
Clothes | + 11% | |||
Clothes in Hermosillo (Mexico) is 11% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 803 (R$ 220) | R$ 172 | + 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 598 (R$ 164) | R$ 169 | - 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,492 (R$ 408) | R$ 289 | + 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,226 (R$ 335) | R$ 234 | + 44% | |
Transportation | - 27% | |||
Transportation in Hermosillo (Mexico) is 27% cheaper than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 247,389 (R$ 67,717) | R$ 76,119 | - 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (R$ 5.51) | R$ 4.01 | + 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 367 (R$ 101) | R$ 224 | - 55% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 270 (R$ 74) | R$ 47 | + 56% | |
Personal Care | + 8% | |||
Personal Care in Hermosillo (Mexico) is 8% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 82 (R$ 22) | R$ 13 | + 73% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 216 (R$ 59) | R$ 56 | + 5% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 609 (R$ 167) | R$ 184 | - 9% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 73 (R$ 20) | R$ 17 | + 19% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 45 (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | + 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 53 (R$ 14) | R$ 15 | - 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 24 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 24 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.43 | + 93% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 115 (R$ 31) | R$ 27 | + 17% | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in Hermosillo (Mexico) is 6% cheaper than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 318 (R$ 87) | R$ 121 | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 117 (R$ 32) | R$ 59 | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 778 (R$ 213) | R$ 195 | + 9% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 571 (R$ 156) | R$ 168 | - 7% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 75 (R$ 20) | R$ 25 | - 17% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 57 (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | + 66% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 36 (R$ 10) | R$ 11 | - 7% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,960 (R$ 3,000) | R$ 3,354 | - 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.48 (R$ 0.95) | R$ 1.25 | - 24% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 733 (R$ 201) | R$ 107 | + 87% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 50 (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 39% | |
TOTAL | + 4% |

These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hermosillo (Mexico) is 4% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 6,257 (Mex$ 22,860) in Hermosillo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 6,000 in Santo André.
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