- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Mexico
- São Luís
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in São Luís, Brazil compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in São Luís (Brazil) is 3% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 24 (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 150 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 21 (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 86 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.93 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 48 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.37 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 18 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 5.15 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 30 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.68 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 15 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 10 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 50 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.10 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 36 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.95 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 22 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.70 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 14 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 41 (Mex$ 229) | Mex$ 168 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.45 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 21 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.49 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 19 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in São Luís (Brazil) is 36% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,539 (Mex$ 20,029) | Mex$ 13,217 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,923 (Mex$ 10,882) | Mex$ 7,000 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 266 (Mex$ 1,508) | Mex$ 1,067 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,734 (Mex$ 9,815) | Mex$ 6,997 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 909 (Mex$ 5,145) | Mex$ 4,749 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 231 (Mex$ 1,305) | Mex$ 538 | + 143% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 76 (Mex$ 430) | Mex$ 464 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,962 (Mex$ 11,103) | Mex$ 9,337 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 395 (Mex$ 2,237) | Mex$ 1,682 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 12 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 47 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 11 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 65 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in São Luís (Brazil) is 33% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 215 (Mex$ 1,214) | Mex$ 807 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 124 (Mex$ 701) | Mex$ 543 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 273 (Mex$ 1,546) | Mex$ 1,417 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 258 (Mex$ 1,459) | Mex$ 917 | + 59% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in São Luís (Brazil) is 44% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 65,724 (Mex$ 371,965) | Mex$ 280,573 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.40 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 14 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 124 (Mex$ 703) | Mex$ 453 | + 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 30 (Mex$ 172) | Mex$ 124 | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in São Luís (Brazil) is 12% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 73 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 29 (Mex$ 165) | Mex$ 269 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 155 (Mex$ 875) | Mex$ 420 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 9 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 74 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 8 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 41 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 9 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 61 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 3.53 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 23 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.40 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 25 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 23 (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 102 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in São Luís (Brazil) is 47% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 81 (Mex$ 456) | Mex$ 282 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 41 (Mex$ 235) | Mex$ 126 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 113 (Mex$ 639) | Mex$ 767 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 172 (Mex$ 972) | Mex$ 783 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 12 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 76 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 53 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 32 | + 45% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | R$ 3,500 (Mex$ 19,808) | Mex$ 11,035 | + 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.91 (Mex$ 5.13) | Mex$ 3.10 | + 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 151 (Mex$ 857) | Mex$ 667 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 46 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 541 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in São Luís (Brazil) is 30% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 50,814
(R$ 8,979)
in São Luís
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 39,000
in Zapopan.
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