- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Santa Bárbara d'Oeste
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Santa Bárbara d'Oeste, Brazil compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santa Bárbara d'Oeste (Brazil) is 24% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 26 (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 119 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 27 (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 91 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 52 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.20 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 17 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 11 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 31 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.72 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 15 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 32 (Mex$ 172) | Mex$ 58 | + 196% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 38 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.55 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 20 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.52 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 16 | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 33 (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 176 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 7 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 22 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.19 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 19 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Santa Bárbara d'Oeste (Brazil) is 11% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,461 (Mex$ 7,818) | Mex$ 18,336 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,042 (Mex$ 5,576) | Mex$ 8,555 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 534 (Mex$ 2,858) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,057 (Mex$ 5,657) | Mex$ 9,884 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 848 (Mex$ 4,538) | Mex$ 4,215 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 579 (Mex$ 3,097) | Mex$ 620 | + 399% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 83 (Mex$ 446) | Mex$ 432 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,635 (Mex$ 8,749) | Mex$ 8,435 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 634 (Mex$ 3,393) | Mex$ 1,783 | + 90% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 72 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 75 | + 25% | |
| Clothes | + 99% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Bárbara d'Oeste (Brazil) is 99% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 193 (Mex$ 1,033) | Mex$ 787 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 234 (Mex$ 1,250) | Mex$ 523 | + 139% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 484 (Mex$ 2,588) | Mex$ 1,434 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 231 (Mex$ 1,238) | Mex$ 934 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Bárbara d'Oeste (Brazil) is 33% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 70,410 (Mex$ 376,754) | Mex$ 277,105 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.46 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 17 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 115 (Mex$ 615) | Mex$ 543 | + 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 82 (Mex$ 439) | Mex$ 103 | + 326% | |
| Personal Care | + 124% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Bárbara d'Oeste (Brazil) is 124% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 29 (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 65 | + 137% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 29 (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 225 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 213 (Mex$ 1,142) | Mex$ 436 | + 162% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 28 (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 66 | + 126% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 39 | + 96% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 32 (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 50 | + 239% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 14 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 23 | + 226% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 7 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 25 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 44 (Mex$ 233) | Mex$ 101 | + 130% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Bárbara d'Oeste (Brazil) is 46% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 91 (Mex$ 485) | Mex$ 282 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 46 (Mex$ 247) | Mex$ 140 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 67 (Mex$ 361) | Mex$ 734 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 147 (Mex$ 784) | Mex$ 722 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 41 (Mex$ 218) | Mex$ 79 | + 177% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 23 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 47 | + 157% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 34 | + 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,999 (Mex$ 16,050) | Mex$ 11,035 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.20 (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 3.25 | + 98% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 118 (Mex$ 634) | Mex$ 641 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 47 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 384 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Santa Bárbara d'Oeste (Brazil) is 30% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 73,962
(R$ 13,822)
in Santa Bárbara d'Oeste
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 57,000
in Zapopan.
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