Cost of living in Mérida, Mexico vs Teresina, Brazil
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| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mérida (Mexico) is 55% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 136 (R$ 36) | R$ 20 | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 103 (R$ 27) | R$ 22 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 73 (R$ 19) | R$ 9 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (R$ 5.04) | R$ 4.12 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 26 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 27 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.21 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 74 (R$ 20) | R$ 17 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 46 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.46 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 29 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.82 | + 101% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 19 (R$ 5.00) | R$ 4.61 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 213 (R$ 57) | R$ 36 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 33 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.82 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 22 (R$ 5.83) | R$ 3.42 | + 70% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Mérida (Mexico) is 27% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 12,450 (R$ 3,324) | R$ 1,618 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 5,246 (R$ 1,401) | R$ 1,081 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,716 (R$ 458) | R$ 369 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 6,972 (R$ 1,862) | R$ 1,425 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,197 (R$ 1,388) | R$ 865 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 977 (R$ 261) | R$ 493 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 366 (R$ 98) | R$ 113 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 8,247 (R$ 2,202) | R$ 1,517 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,138 (R$ 571) | R$ 413 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 89 (R$ 24) | R$ 13 | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 95 (R$ 25) | R$ 10 | + 163% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Mérida (Mexico) is 5% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 763 (R$ 204) | R$ 200 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 659 (R$ 176) | R$ 173 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,406 (R$ 376) | R$ 314 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 918 (R$ 245) | R$ 205 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Mérida (Mexico) is about the same as in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 337,749 (R$ 90,178) | R$ 63,667 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (R$ 5.13) | R$ 4.09 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 451 (R$ 120) | R$ 167 | - 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 138 (R$ 37) | R$ 43 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Mérida (Mexico) is 12% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 81 (R$ 22) | R$ 15 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 139 (R$ 37) | R$ 49 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 487 (R$ 130) | R$ 155 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 63 (R$ 17) | R$ 11 | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 41 (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (R$ 15) | R$ 13 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 26 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.25 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 27 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.70 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 125 (R$ 33) | R$ 26 | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Mérida (Mexico) is 13% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 262 (R$ 70) | R$ 89 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 149 (R$ 40) | R$ 36 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 799 (R$ 213) | R$ 130 | + 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 600 (R$ 160) | R$ 167 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 86 (R$ 23) | R$ 10 | + 130% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 59 (R$ 16) | R$ 8 | + 109% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 40 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,363 (R$ 3,034) | R$ 2,650 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.99 (R$ 0.53) | R$ 1.76 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 575 (R$ 154) | R$ 121 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 55 (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 146 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Mérida (Mexico) is 13% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 5,208 (Mex$ 19,506) in Mérida to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 4,600 in Teresina.
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