- 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% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 24 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 145 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 21 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 81 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.93 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 49 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.37 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 17 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 5.15 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 30 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.68 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 13 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 10 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 48 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.10 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 37 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.95 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 23 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.70 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 12 | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 41 (Mex$ 218) | Mex$ 188 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.45 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 19 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.49 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 21 | - 36% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in São Luís (Brazil) is 26% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,539 (Mex$ 19,078) | Mex$ 13,284 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,923 (Mex$ 10,365) | Mex$ 6,610 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 266 (Mex$ 1,436) | Mex$ 808 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,734 (Mex$ 9,349) | Mex$ 7,533 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 909 (Mex$ 4,900) | Mex$ 4,353 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 231 (Mex$ 1,243) | Mex$ 438 | + 184% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 76 (Mex$ 409) | Mex$ 480 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,962 (Mex$ 10,576) | Mex$ 9,373 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 395 (Mex$ 2,131) | Mex$ 2,051 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 12 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 30 | + 126% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 11 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 99 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in São Luís (Brazil) is 22% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 215 (Mex$ 1,157) | Mex$ 917 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 124 (Mex$ 668) | Mex$ 534 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 273 (Mex$ 1,473) | Mex$ 1,415 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 258 (Mex$ 1,390) | Mex$ 1,074 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in São Luís (Brazil) is 39% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 65,724 (Mex$ 354,306) | Mex$ 283,739 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.40 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 13 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 124 (Mex$ 669) | Mex$ 422 | + 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 30 (Mex$ 164) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in São Luís (Brazil) is 14% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 89 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 29 (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 233 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 155 (Mex$ 833) | Mex$ 436 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 9 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 62 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 8 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 36 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 9 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 54 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 3.53 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 23 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.40 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 22 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 23 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 79 | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in São Luís (Brazil) is 35% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 81 (Mex$ 434) | Mex$ 251 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 41 (Mex$ 224) | Mex$ 120 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 113 (Mex$ 609) | Mex$ 967 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 172 (Mex$ 925) | Mex$ 774 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 12 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 70 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 53 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 29 | + 54% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 753 (Mex$ 4,061) | Mex$ 2,904 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.91 (Mex$ 4.88) | Mex$ 3.00 | + 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 151 (Mex$ 816) | Mex$ 729 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 43 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 377 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in São Luís (Brazil) is 23% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 49,270
(R$ 9,140)
in São Luís
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 40,000
in Zapopan.
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