Cost of living in Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico vs Santo André, Brazil
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Food | + 87% | |||
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Food in Manzanillo, Colima (Mexico) is 87% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 265 (R$ 71) | R$ 27 | + 165% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 260 (R$ 69) | R$ 28 | + 143% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 52 (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 86% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 26 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.23 | + 116% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 40 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 19 (R$ 5.18) | R$ 6 | - 18% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 53 (R$ 14) | R$ 15 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 47 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 35 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.65 | + 103% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 (R$ 5.91) | R$ 4.75 | + 24% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 305 (R$ 82) | R$ 36 | + 125% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 29 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 18 (R$ 4.86) | R$ 3.21 | + 51% | |
Housing | + 21% | |||
Housing in Manzanillo, Colima (Mexico) is 21% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 10,297 (R$ 2,751) | R$ 2,196 | + 25% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 6,646 (R$ 1,776) | R$ 1,615 | + 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,889 (R$ 505) | R$ 473 | + 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 6,130 (R$ 1,638) | R$ 2,053 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,000 (R$ 1,069) | R$ 1,133 | - 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,032 (R$ 276) | R$ 248 | + 11% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 339 (R$ 91) | R$ 85 | + 7% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,217 (R$ 1,394) | R$ 1,944 | - 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,457 (R$ 389) | R$ 419 | - 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 210 (R$ 56) | R$ 23 | + 147% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 300 (R$ 80) | R$ 17 | + 368% | |
Clothes | + 36% | |||
Clothes in Manzanillo, Colima (Mexico) is 36% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 765 (R$ 204) | R$ 172 | + 19% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 836 (R$ 223) | R$ 169 | + 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,989 (R$ 531) | R$ 289 | + 84% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,172 (R$ 313) | R$ 234 | + 34% | |
Transportation | - 14% | |||
Transportation in Manzanillo, Colima (Mexico) is 14% cheaper than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 392,044 (R$ 104,743) | R$ 76,119 | + 38% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (R$ 5.35) | R$ 4.01 | + 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 511 (R$ 136) | R$ 224 | - 39% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 95 (R$ 25) | R$ 47 | - 46% | |
Personal Care | + 48% | |||
Personal Care in Manzanillo, Colima (Mexico) is 48% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 203 (R$ 54) | R$ 13 | + 316% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 293 (R$ 78) | R$ 55 | + 41% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 449 (R$ 120) | R$ 184 | - 35% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 102 (R$ 27) | R$ 17 | + 62% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 59 (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 64 (R$ 17) | R$ 15 | + 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 42 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 79% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 39 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.43 | + 205% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 223 (R$ 60) | R$ 27 | + 122% | |
Entertainment | + 49% | |||
Entertainment in Manzanillo, Colima (Mexico) is 49% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 528 (R$ 141) | R$ 121 | + 17% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 238 (R$ 64) | R$ 59 | + 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,000 (R$ 267) | R$ 195 | + 37% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 959 (R$ 256) | R$ 168 | + 52% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 143 (R$ 38) | R$ 25 | + 55% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 55 (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 57% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 50 (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 26% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 7,238 (R$ 1,934) | R$ 3,354 | - 42% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 11 (R$ 2.90) | R$ 1.25 | + 132% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,069 (R$ 286) | R$ 107 | + 166% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 74 (R$ 20) | R$ 10 | + 100% | |
TOTAL | + 30% |

These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Manzanillo, Colima (Mexico) is 30% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 8,052 (Mex$ 30,139) in Manzanillo, Colima to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 6,200 in Santo André.
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