Cost of living in Veracruz (Mexico) is 5% cheaper than in Santo André (Brazil)
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| Food in Veracruz (Mexico) is 6% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Veracruz (Mexico) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Mex$ 84 (R$ 23) | R$ 26 | 13% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 83 (R$ 22) | R$ 28 | 20% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Mex$ 50 (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | 79% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Mex$ 19 (R$ 5.06) | R$ 3.23 | 57% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| Mex$ 30 (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | 14% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Mex$ 15 (R$ 3.91) | R$ 6 | 38% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Mex$ 50 (R$ 14) | R$ 15 | 10% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Mex$ 35 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | 36% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Mex$ 19 (R$ 5.09) | R$ 4.65 | 9% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Mex$ 22 (R$ 5.90) | R$ 4.75 | 24% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Mex$ 171 (R$ 46) | R$ 40 | 16% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Mex$ 25 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | 1% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Mex$ 17 (R$ 4.67) | R$ 3.21 | 45% |
| Housing in Veracruz (Mexico) is 24% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Veracruz (Mexico) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 11,144 (R$ 3,000) | R$ 2,196 | 37% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 8,625 (R$ 2,322) | R$ 1,615 | 44% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| Mex$ 1,765 (R$ 475) | R$ 473 | 0% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 7,428 (R$ 2,000) | R$ 2,053 | 3% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 3,995 (R$ 1,075) | R$ 1,133 | 5% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| Mex$ 1,166 (R$ 314) | R$ 248 | 27% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| Mex$ 483 (R$ 130) | R$ 85 | 53% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| Mex$ 9,011 (R$ 2,426) | R$ 1,944 | 25% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 2,055 (R$ 553) | R$ 419 | 32% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 90 (R$ 24) | R$ 23 | 7% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| Mex$ 91 (R$ 24) | R$ 17 | 43% |
| Clothes in Veracruz (Mexico) is 7% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Veracruz (Mexico) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 709 (R$ 191) | R$ 172 | 11% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| Mex$ 668 (R$ 180) | R$ 169 | 6% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 1,173 (R$ 316) | R$ 289 | 9% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Mex$ 817 (R$ 220) | R$ 234 | 6% |
| Transportation in Veracruz (Mexico) is 26% cheaper than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Veracruz (Mexico) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Mex$ 239,020 (R$ 64,344) | R$ 76,119 | 15% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Mex$ 16 (R$ 4.36) | R$ 4.01 | 9% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| Mex$ 518 (R$ 139) | R$ 224 | 38% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| Mex$ 130 (R$ 35) | R$ 47 | 26% |
| Personal Care in Veracruz (Mexico) is about the same as in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Veracruz (Mexico) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 79 (R$ 21) | R$ 13 | 64% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| Mex$ 262 (R$ 71) | R$ 56 | 25% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| Mex$ 548 (R$ 147) | R$ 184 | 20% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| Mex$ 57 (R$ 15) | R$ 17 | 9% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 34 (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | 22% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 49 (R$ 13) | R$ 15 | 10% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| Mex$ 21 (R$ 5.54) | R$ 6 | 12% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| Mex$ 22 (R$ 5.99) | R$ 3.43 | 75% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 79 (R$ 21) | R$ 27 | 21% |
| Entertainment in Veracruz (Mexico) is 14% cheaper than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Veracruz (Mexico) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Mex$ 309 (R$ 83) | R$ 121 | 31% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Mex$ 135 (R$ 36) | R$ 59 | 38% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| Mex$ 700 (R$ 188) | R$ 195 | 4% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| Mex$ 613 (R$ 165) | R$ 168 | 2% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| Mex$ 75 (R$ 20) | R$ 25 | 18% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 43 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | 24% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Mex$ 32 (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | 18% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| Mex$ 10,231 (R$ 2,754) | R$ 3,354 | 18% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| Mex$ 3.22 (R$ 0.87) | R$ 1.25 | 31% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| Mex$ 590 (R$ 159) | R$ 107 | 48% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| Mex$ 45 (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | 21% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R$ 6,000 in Santo André you would need to make just about R$ 5,725 (Mex$ 21,265) in Veracruz.