Cost of living in Mexico compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 55% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Mexico | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 295 (R$ 85) | R$ 37 | + 132% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 164 (R$ 47) | R$ 35 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 68 (R$ 20) | R$ 11 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.19 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 47 (R$ 13) | R$ 13 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 34 (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 90 (R$ 26) | R$ 23 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 47 (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 34 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 29 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 287 (R$ 82) | R$ 48 | + 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 37 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 27 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.46 | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 24% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Mexico | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 21,264 (R$ 6,097) | R$ 3,823 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 11,251 (R$ 3,226) | R$ 2,546 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,248 (R$ 358) | R$ 720 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 13,948 (R$ 3,999) | R$ 2,839 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,235 (R$ 2,074) | R$ 1,821 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 802 (R$ 230) | R$ 540 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 423 (R$ 121) | R$ 96 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,857 (R$ 1,679) | R$ 1,862 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,734 (R$ 784) | R$ 646 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 120 (R$ 34) | R$ 31 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 119 (R$ 34) | R$ 21 | + 60% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 12% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Mexico | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 966 (R$ 277) | R$ 260 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 662 (R$ 190) | R$ 264 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,717 (R$ 492) | R$ 409 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,381 (R$ 396) | R$ 323 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 17% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Mexico | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 359,752 (R$ 103,150) | R$ 119,402 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.85 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 602 (R$ 173) | R$ 241 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 16% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Mexico | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 83 (R$ 24) | R$ 22 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 219 (R$ 63) | R$ 46 | + 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 715 (R$ 205) | R$ 278 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 76 (R$ 22) | R$ 23 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 64 (R$ 18) | R$ 13 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 73 (R$ 21) | R$ 18 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 38 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 36 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.54 | + 87% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 284 (R$ 81) | R$ 57 | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Mexico | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 375 (R$ 108) | R$ 112 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 166 (R$ 48) | R$ 60 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 803 (R$ 230) | R$ 223 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 866 (R$ 248) | R$ 230 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 185 (R$ 53) | R$ 33 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 88 (R$ 25) | R$ 15 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 54 (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,858 (R$ 3,113) | R$ 3,586 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.19 (R$ 0.92) | R$ 1.30 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 960 (R$ 275) | R$ 138 | + 100% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 77 (R$ 22) | R$ 12 | + 81% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 22,921 prices entered by 2,472 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 10% more expensive than in Brazil
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