Cost of living in Puebla, Mexico vs Teresina, Brazil
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Food | + 60% | |||
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Food in Puebla (Mexico) is 60% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 177 (R$ 47) | R$ 20 | + 131% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 115 (R$ 31) | R$ 22 | + 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 47 (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (R$ 5.55) | R$ 4.12 | + 35% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 33 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 21 (R$ 5.72) | R$ 4.21 | + 36% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 64 (R$ 17) | R$ 17 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 45 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.46 | + 121% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 23 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.82 | + 59% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 (R$ 5.83) | R$ 4.61 | + 26% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 196 (R$ 52) | R$ 36 | + 44% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 36 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.82 | + 66% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 22 (R$ 5.76) | R$ 3.42 | + 68% | |
Housing | + 57% | |||
Housing in Puebla (Mexico) is 57% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 16,229 (R$ 4,333) | R$ 1,618 | + 168% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 7,452 (R$ 1,990) | R$ 1,081 | + 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,059 (R$ 283) | R$ 369 | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 12,477 (R$ 3,331) | R$ 1,425 | + 134% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,507 (R$ 1,470) | R$ 865 | + 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,094 (R$ 292) | R$ 493 | - 41% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 444 (R$ 119) | R$ 113 | + 5% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,446 (R$ 1,988) | R$ 1,517 | + 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,097 (R$ 560) | R$ 413 | + 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 81 (R$ 22) | R$ 13 | + 72% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 77 (R$ 20) | R$ 10 | + 111% | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Puebla (Mexico) is about the same as in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 783 (R$ 209) | R$ 200 | + 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 577 (R$ 154) | R$ 173 | - 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,350 (R$ 360) | R$ 314 | + 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,006 (R$ 269) | R$ 205 | + 31% | |
Transportation | + 8% | |||
Transportation in Puebla (Mexico) is 8% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 399,525 (R$ 106,672) | R$ 63,667 | + 68% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (R$ 4.96) | R$ 4.09 | + 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 503 (R$ 134) | R$ 167 | - 20% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 181 (R$ 48) | R$ 43 | + 12% | |
Personal Care | + 28% | |||
Personal Care in Puebla (Mexico) is 28% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 81 (R$ 22) | R$ 15 | + 46% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 105 (R$ 28) | R$ 49 | - 43% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 542 (R$ 145) | R$ 155 | - 7% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 76 (R$ 20) | R$ 11 | + 86% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 62 (R$ 16) | R$ 8 | + 101% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 58 (R$ 16) | R$ 13 | + 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.25 | + 79% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 30 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.70 | + 73% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 218 (R$ 58) | R$ 26 | + 122% | |
Entertainment | + 14% | |||
Entertainment in Puebla (Mexico) is 14% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 309 (R$ 82) | R$ 89 | - 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 126 (R$ 34) | R$ 36 | - 6% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,684 (R$ 450) | R$ 130 | + 246% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 644 (R$ 172) | R$ 167 | + 3% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 118 (R$ 31) | R$ 10 | + 214% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 72 (R$ 19) | R$ 8 | + 157% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 30 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 12% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,830 (R$ 3,426) | R$ 2,650 | + 29% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.76 (R$ 0.74) | R$ 1.76 | - 58% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,214 (R$ 324) | R$ 121 | + 167% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 60 (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 68% | |
TOTAL | + 30% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least R$ 6,349 (Mex$ 23,778) in Puebla to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 4,900 in Teresina.
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