Cost of living in Tapachula, Mexico vs Teresina, Brazil
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| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tapachula (Mexico) is 40% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 65 (R$ 18) | R$ 20 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 99 (R$ 27) | R$ 22 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 100 (R$ 27) | R$ 9 | + 190% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 14 (R$ 3.65) | R$ 4.12 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 24 (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 15 (R$ 4.03) | R$ 4.21 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 45 (R$ 12) | R$ 17 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.46 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 42 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.82 | + 195% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 35 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.61 | + 104% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 130 (R$ 35) | R$ 36 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 21 (R$ 5.64) | R$ 5.82 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (R$ 5.37) | R$ 3.42 | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Tapachula (Mexico) is 51% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 13,191 (R$ 3,540) | R$ 1,618 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 4,973 (R$ 1,335) | R$ 1,081 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 2,317 (R$ 622) | R$ 369 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 8,747 (R$ 2,347) | R$ 1,425 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 3,681 (R$ 988) | R$ 865 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,399 (R$ 376) | R$ 493 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 750 (R$ 201) | R$ 113 | + 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,000 (R$ 1,342) | R$ 1,517 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,000 (R$ 268) | R$ 413 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 192 (R$ 51) | R$ 13 | + 311% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Tapachula (Mexico) is 41% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,340 (R$ 360) | R$ 200 | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 800 (R$ 215) | R$ 173 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,000 (R$ 537) | R$ 314 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,000 (R$ 268) | R$ 205 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Tapachula (Mexico) is 5% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 300,000 (R$ 80,514) | R$ 63,667 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (R$ 5.10) | R$ 4.09 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 450 (R$ 121) | R$ 167 | - 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | R$ 43 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Tapachula (Mexico) is 77% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 60 (R$ 16) | R$ 15 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 200 (R$ 54) | R$ 49 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 500 (R$ 134) | R$ 155 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 400 (R$ 107) | R$ 11 | + 876% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (R$ 17) | R$ 8 | + 105% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 80 (R$ 21) | R$ 13 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 44 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.25 | + 179% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 60 (R$ 16) | R$ 4.70 | + 243% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 135 (R$ 36) | R$ 26 | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Tapachula (Mexico) is about the same as in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 147 (R$ 39) | R$ 89 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 140 (R$ 38) | R$ 36 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 130 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 300 (R$ 81) | R$ 167 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 115 (R$ 31) | R$ 10 | + 209% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 80 (R$ 21) | R$ 8 | + 186% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 55 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 104% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 18,000 (R$ 4,831) | R$ 2,650 | + 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 4.00 (R$ 1.07) | R$ 1.76 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 417 (R$ 112) | R$ 121 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 122 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tapachula (Mexico) is 23% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 6,399 (Mex$ 23,842) in Tapachula to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 5,200 in Teresina.
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