Cost of living in Mexico City (Mexico) is 6% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil)
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| Food | + 48% | |||
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| Food in Mexico City (Mexico) is 48% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Mexico City | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 355 (R$ 104) | R$ 46 | + 127% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 165 (R$ 48) | R$ 37 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 68 (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.68 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 52 (R$ 15) | R$ 15 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 37 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 90 (R$ 26) | R$ 28 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 49 (R$ 14) | R$ 13 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 35 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 31 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 278 (R$ 81) | R$ 57 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 38 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 27 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.66 | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Mexico City (Mexico) is 33% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Mexico City | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 33,742 (R$ 9,864) | R$ 6,373 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 16,800 (R$ 4,911) | R$ 4,166 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,087 (R$ 318) | R$ 680 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 22,754 (R$ 6,652) | R$ 4,356 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 10,680 (R$ 3,122) | R$ 2,763 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 670 (R$ 196) | R$ 538 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 488 (R$ 143) | R$ 85 | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,945 (R$ 2,030) | R$ 1,835 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,693 (R$ 787) | R$ 652 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 102 (R$ 30) | R$ 33 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 104 (R$ 31) | R$ 25 | + 21% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico City (Mexico) is 5% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,057 (R$ 309) | R$ 304 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 822 (R$ 240) | R$ 284 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,734 (R$ 507) | R$ 471 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,765 (R$ 516) | R$ 393 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico City (Mexico) is 35% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 391,512 (R$ 114,453) | R$ 127,152 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.66 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 451 (R$ 132) | R$ 285 | - 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 139 (R$ 41) | R$ 49 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico City (Mexico) is 26% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Mexico City | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 115 (R$ 34) | R$ 23 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 304 (R$ 89) | R$ 46 | + 95% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 905 (R$ 264) | R$ 351 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 87 (R$ 26) | R$ 18 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (R$ 19) | R$ 14 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 93 (R$ 27) | R$ 22 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 40 (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 41 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.42 | + 119% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 395 (R$ 115) | R$ 84 | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico City (Mexico) is about the same as in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Mexico City | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 532 (R$ 155) | R$ 131 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 190 (R$ 56) | R$ 74 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,322 (R$ 387) | R$ 304 | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 1,204 (R$ 352) | R$ 293 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 238 (R$ 70) | R$ 39 | + 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 97 (R$ 29) | R$ 16 | + 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 56 (R$ 16) | R$ 13 | + 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,691 (R$ 3,418) | R$ 3,556 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.66 (R$ 0.49) | R$ 2.08 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,754 (R$ 513) | R$ 135 | + 279% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 77 (R$ 22) | R$ 12 | + 88% | |
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TOTAL | + 6% | ||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2025.
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