- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Mexico
- São Luís
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between São Luís, Brazil and Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in São Luís (Brazil) is 3% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 24 (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 179 | 17% |
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 21 (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 91 | 38% |
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.50 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 37 | 10% |
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.10 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 17 | 14% |
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12 eggs, large | R$ 4.77 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 36 | 18% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.79 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 13 | 81% |
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 10 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 50 | 23% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.98 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 31 | 4% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.26 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 26 | 1% |
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.61 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 12 | 77% |
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1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 32 (Mex$ 196) | Mex$ 180 | 9% |
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2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.01 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 19 | 63% |
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Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.40 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 19 | 22% |
| Housing | 50% | |||
| Housing in São Luís (Brazil) is 50% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,105 (Mex$ 18,927) | Mex$ 9,857 | 92% |
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,786 (Mex$ 10,887) | Mex$ 7,000 | 56% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 251 (Mex$ 1,531) | Mex$ 1,117 | 37% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,766 (Mex$ 16,864) | Mex$ 7,533 | 124% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 952 (Mex$ 5,806) | Mex$ 4,353 | 33% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 177 (Mex$ 1,081) | Mex$ 438 | 147% |
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Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 74 (Mex$ 452) | Mex$ 627 | 28% |
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40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,871 (Mex$ 11,406) | Mex$ 10,600 | 8% |
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Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 468 (Mex$ 2,850) | Mex$ 1,750 | 63% |
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Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 11 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 23 | 198% |
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Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 12 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 125 | 42% |
| Clothes | 40% | |||
| Clothes in São Luís (Brazil) is 40% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 193 (Mex$ 1,179) | Mex$ 721 | 63% |
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1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 132 (Mex$ 805) | Mex$ 571 | 41% |
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1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 231 (Mex$ 1,409) | Mex$ 1,437 | 2% |
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1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 212 (Mex$ 1,289) | Mex$ 791 | 63% |
| Transportation | 39% | |||
| Transportation in São Luís (Brazil) is 39% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 62,861 (Mex$ 383,186) | Mex$ 256,667 | 49% |
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1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.36 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 15 | 36% |
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Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 125 (Mex$ 761) | Mex$ 536 | 42% |
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Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - |
| Personal Care | 42% | |||
| Personal Care in São Luís (Brazil) is 42% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 21 (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 101 | 25% |
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1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 32 (Mex$ 195) | Mex$ 323 | 39% |
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Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 127 (Mex$ 777) | Mex$ 144 | 440% |
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1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 4.66 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 58 | 51% |
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Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 9 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 35 | 50% |
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Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 10 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 54 | 11% |
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4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 2.97 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 24 | 23% |
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Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.26 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 23 | 12% |
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Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 29 (Mex$ 178) | Mex$ 75 | 137% |
| Entertainment | 44% | |||
| Entertainment in São Luís (Brazil) is 44% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 75 (Mex$ 457) | Mex$ 288 | 59% |
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2 tickets to the movies | R$ 36 (Mex$ 221) | Mex$ 114 | 94% |
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2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 111 (Mex$ 677) | Mex$ 1,175 | 42% |
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Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 157 (Mex$ 957) | Mex$ 700 | 37% |
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1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 12 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 70 | 5% |
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Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 38 | 24% |
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1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 7 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 32 | 35% |
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iPod nano 16GB | R$ 765 (Mex$ 4,664) | Mex$ 2,132 | 119% |
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1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.01 (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 3.37 | 83% |
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1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 121 (Mex$ 735) | Mex$ 920 | 20% |
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1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 38 | 13% |
| TOTAL | 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 146 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2016.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in São Luís (Brazil) is 34% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 20,952
(R$ 3,437)
in São Luís
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 15,625
in Zapopan.
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