- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Mexico
- São Luís
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in São Luís, Brazil compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in São Luís (Brazil) is 1% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 22 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 134 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 22 (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 91 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 6 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 52 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.46 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 17 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 6 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 31 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.67 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 15 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 11 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 58 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.25 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 38 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.00 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 20 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.09 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 15 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 39 (Mex$ 215) | Mex$ 177 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.67 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 22 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.60 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 19 | - 27% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in São Luís (Brazil) is 11% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,046 (Mex$ 16,578) | Mex$ 15,772 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,871 (Mex$ 10,185) | Mex$ 8,555 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 357 (Mex$ 1,941) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,671 (Mex$ 9,097) | Mex$ 9,884 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,042 (Mex$ 5,673) | Mex$ 4,215 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 231 (Mex$ 1,255) | Mex$ 620 | + 102% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 74 (Mex$ 401) | Mex$ 432 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,911 (Mex$ 10,402) | Mex$ 8,435 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 406 (Mex$ 2,209) | Mex$ 1,783 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 12 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 36 | + 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 12 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 63 | + 0% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in São Luís (Brazil) is 28% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 167 (Mex$ 910) | Mex$ 787 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 128 (Mex$ 698) | Mex$ 523 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 288 (Mex$ 1,569) | Mex$ 1,434 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 257 (Mex$ 1,399) | Mex$ 934 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in São Luís (Brazil) is 24% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 58,472 (Mex$ 318,241) | Mex$ 277,105 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.53 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 17 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 126 (Mex$ 685) | Mex$ 543 | + 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 37 (Mex$ 204) | Mex$ 103 | + 98% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in São Luís (Brazil) is 42% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 20 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 65 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 33 (Mex$ 178) | Mex$ 225 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 172 (Mex$ 937) | Mex$ 378 | + 148% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 9 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 66 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 39 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 9 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 50 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.06 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 23 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.68 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 25 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 31 (Mex$ 171) | Mex$ 101 | + 69% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in São Luís (Brazil) is 49% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 89 (Mex$ 484) | Mex$ 277 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 45 (Mex$ 247) | Mex$ 131 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 111 (Mex$ 604) | Mex$ 734 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 190 (Mex$ 1,035) | Mex$ 722 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 13 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 77 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 47 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 31 | + 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 3,248 (Mex$ 17,679) | Mex$ 11,035 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.96 (Mex$ 5.24) | Mex$ 3.25 | + 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 165 (Mex$ 898) | Mex$ 647 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 47 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 608 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
5.443
MXN
/
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Cost of living in São Luís (Brazil) is 21% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 59,118
(R$ 10,862)
in São Luís
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 49,000
in Zapopan.
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