Cost of living in Saltillo (Mexico) is 9% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil)
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| Food in Saltillo (Mexico) is 42% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Saltillo (Mexico) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Mex$ 181 (R$ 48) | R$ 27 | 81% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 118 (R$ 32) | R$ 28 | 11% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Mex$ 58 (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | 106% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Mex$ 22 (R$ 5.99) | R$ 3.23 | 85% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| Mex$ 36 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | 1% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Mex$ 28 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | 18% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Mex$ 76 (R$ 20) | R$ 15 | 34% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Mex$ 31 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | 20% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Mex$ 23 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.65 | 33% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Mex$ 25 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.75 | 40% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Mex$ 272 (R$ 73) | R$ 36 | 100% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Mex$ 28 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | 9% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Mex$ 14 (R$ 3.64) | R$ 3.21 | 13% |
| Housing in Saltillo (Mexico) is 24% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Saltillo (Mexico) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 13,192 (R$ 3,525) | R$ 2,196 | 60% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 6,165 (R$ 1,647) | R$ 1,615 | 2% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| Mex$ 1,380 (R$ 369) | R$ 473 | 22% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 7,928 (R$ 2,118) | R$ 2,053 | 3% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 4,403 (R$ 1,176) | R$ 1,133 | 4% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| Mex$ 1,075 (R$ 287) | R$ 248 | 16% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| Mex$ 437 (R$ 117) | R$ 85 | 38% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| Mex$ 7,100 (R$ 1,897) | R$ 1,944 | 2% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 1,691 (R$ 452) | R$ 419 | 8% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 89 (R$ 24) | R$ 23 | 5% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| Mex$ 133 (R$ 36) | R$ 17 | 108% |
| Clothes in Saltillo (Mexico) is 21% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Saltillo (Mexico) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 896 (R$ 239) | R$ 172 | 39% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| Mex$ 719 (R$ 192) | R$ 169 | 13% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 1,432 (R$ 383) | R$ 289 | 32% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Mex$ 1,081 (R$ 289) | R$ 234 | 24% |
| Transportation in Saltillo (Mexico) is 8% cheaper than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Saltillo (Mexico) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Mex$ 333,026 (R$ 88,975) | R$ 76,119 | 17% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Mex$ 19 (R$ 5.19) | R$ 4.01 | 29% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| Mex$ 662 (R$ 177) | R$ 224 | 21% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| Mex$ 100 (R$ 27) | R$ 47 | 43% |
| Personal Care in Saltillo (Mexico) is 20% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Saltillo (Mexico) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 80 (R$ 21) | R$ 13 | 63% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| Mex$ 301 (R$ 80) | R$ 55 | 45% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| Mex$ 579 (R$ 155) | R$ 184 | 16% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| Mex$ 89 (R$ 24) | R$ 17 | 41% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 52 (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | 20% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 51 (R$ 14) | R$ 15 | 9% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| Mex$ 28 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | 18% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| Mex$ 25 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.43 | 94% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 145 (R$ 39) | R$ 27 | 44% |
| Entertainment in Saltillo (Mexico) is 18% cheaper than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Saltillo (Mexico) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Mex$ 313 (R$ 84) | R$ 121 | 31% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Mex$ 126 (R$ 34) | R$ 59 | 43% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| Mex$ 858 (R$ 229) | R$ 195 | 17% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| Mex$ 632 (R$ 169) | R$ 168 | 0% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| Mex$ 79 (R$ 21) | R$ 25 | 15% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 59 (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | 68% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Mex$ 26 (R$ 7) | R$ 11 | 34% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| Mex$ 7,305 (R$ 1,952) | R$ 3,354 | 42% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| Mex$ 2.04 (R$ 0.54) | R$ 1.25 | 56% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| Mex$ 892 (R$ 238) | R$ 107 | 122% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| Mex$ 56 (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | 50% |
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For example, you would need at least R$ 7,954 (Mex$ 29,772) in Saltillo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 7,300 in Santo André.