Cost of living in Mexico compared to Brazil
Currency:
Food | + 69% | |||
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Food in Mexico is 69% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Mexico | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 307 (R$ 92) | R$ 36 | + 154% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 160 (R$ 48) | R$ 35 | + 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 70 (R$ 21) | R$ 10 | + 100% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.17 | + 61% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 47 (R$ 14) | R$ 13 | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 30 (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 14% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 94 (R$ 28) | R$ 24 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 50 (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 35 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 69% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 30 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.86 | + 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 280 (R$ 84) | R$ 44 | + 88% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 36 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 25 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.50 | + 69% | |
Housing | + 37% | |||
Housing in Mexico is 37% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Mexico | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 22,547 (R$ 6,739) | R$ 3,821 | + 76% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 11,524 (R$ 3,444) | R$ 2,416 | + 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,261 (R$ 377) | R$ 673 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 13,624 (R$ 4,072) | R$ 2,756 | + 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,661 (R$ 2,290) | R$ 1,661 | + 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 888 (R$ 265) | R$ 557 | - 52% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 432 (R$ 129) | R$ 90 | + 44% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,272 (R$ 1,875) | R$ 1,914 | - 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,714 (R$ 811) | R$ 655 | + 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 115 (R$ 34) | R$ 31 | + 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 119 (R$ 36) | R$ 21 | + 69% | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in Mexico is 4% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Mexico | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 979 (R$ 293) | R$ 253 | + 16% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 692 (R$ 207) | R$ 262 | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,751 (R$ 523) | R$ 411 | + 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,375 (R$ 411) | R$ 321 | + 28% | |
Transportation | - 14% | |||
Transportation in Mexico is 14% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Mexico | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 375,809 (R$ 112,326) | R$ 110,768 | + 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.65 | + 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 583 (R$ 174) | R$ 241 | - 28% | |
Personal Care | + 18% | |||
Personal Care in Mexico is 18% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Mexico | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 93 (R$ 28) | R$ 20 | + 37% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 218 (R$ 65) | R$ 48 | + 35% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 696 (R$ 208) | R$ 275 | - 24% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 79 (R$ 24) | R$ 23 | + 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (R$ 19) | R$ 14 | + 38% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 69 (R$ 21) | R$ 19 | + 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 35 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 34 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.39 | + 89% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 260 (R$ 78) | R$ 59 | + 32% | |
Entertainment | + 4% | |||
Entertainment in Mexico is 4% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Mexico | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 396 (R$ 118) | R$ 109 | + 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 164 (R$ 49) | R$ 62 | - 20% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 829 (R$ 248) | R$ 251 | - 1% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 904 (R$ 270) | R$ 224 | + 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 179 (R$ 54) | R$ 30 | + 79% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 81 (R$ 24) | R$ 14 | + 69% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 49 (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 27% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,173 (R$ 3,339) | R$ 4,068 | - 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.44 (R$ 0.73) | R$ 1.11 | - 34% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 888 (R$ 265) | R$ 135 | + 96% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 74 (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 97% | |
TOTAL | + 18% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 25,011 prices entered by 2,662 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 18% more expensive than in Brazil
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