Cost of living in São Paulo (Brazil) is 36% more expensive than in Xalapa (Mexico)
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| Food | + 2% | |||
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| Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is about the same as in Xalapa (Mexico) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Xalapa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 42 (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 149 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 34 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 111 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 12 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 59 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 6 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 22 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 13 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 36 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 18 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 29 (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 53 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 10 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 38 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 6 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 21 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 7 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 22 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 44 (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 223 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 28 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 5.56 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 20 | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 95% more expensive than in Xalapa (Mexico) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Xalapa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 4,960 (Mex$ 17,554) | Mex$ 7,371 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 3,511 (Mex$ 12,425) | Mex$ 4,680 | + 166% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 549 (Mex$ 1,944) | Mex$ 453 | + 329% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,633 (Mex$ 12,857) | Mex$ 4,339 | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,162 (Mex$ 7,650) | Mex$ 2,631 | + 191% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 353 (Mex$ 1,248) | Mex$ 738 | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 96 (Mex$ 340) | Mex$ 380 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,096 (Mex$ 7,418) | Mex$ 5,616 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 695 (Mex$ 2,458) | Mex$ 2,456 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 28 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 90 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 23 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 113 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is 20% more expensive than in Xalapa (Mexico) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Xalapa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 266 (Mex$ 940) | Mex$ 985 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 248 (Mex$ 877) | Mex$ 679 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 466 (Mex$ 1,650) | Mex$ 1,324 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 344 (Mex$ 1,218) | Mex$ 1,038 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is 26% more expensive than in Xalapa (Mexico) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Xalapa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 112,919 (Mex$ 399,594) | Mex$ 306,477 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.49 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 21 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 247 (Mex$ 875) | Mex$ 630 | + 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 42 (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 152 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 40% more expensive than in Xalapa (Mexico) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Xalapa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 82 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 50 (Mex$ 175) | Mex$ 138 | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 269 (Mex$ 952) | Mex$ 474 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 19 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 53 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 44 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 19 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 35 | + 92% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 10 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 26 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.41 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 27 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 69 (Mex$ 244) | Mex$ 109 | + 125% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is 60% more expensive than in Xalapa (Mexico) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Xalapa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 135 (Mex$ 477) | Mex$ 253 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 81 (Mex$ 285) | Mex$ 155 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 267 (Mex$ 945) | Mex$ 610 | + 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 215 (Mex$ 762) | Mex$ 426 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 34 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 72 | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 53 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 35 | + 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 5,045 (Mex$ 17,853) | Mex$ 11,133 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.41 (Mex$ 4.98) | Mex$ 2.27 | + 119% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 139 (Mex$ 493) | Mex$ 497 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 59 | - 33% | |
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TOTAL | + 36% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,731 prices entered by 294 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
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