Cost of living in Mexico compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 53% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 219 (R$ 59) | R$ 28 | + 109% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 121 (R$ 32) | R$ 27 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 55 (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (R$ 5.66) | R$ 3.88 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 24 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.58 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 73 (R$ 19) | R$ 17 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 25 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.56 | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.83 | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 234 (R$ 63) | R$ 38 | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 30 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (R$ 5.50) | R$ 3.37 | + 63% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 24% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,946 (R$ 5,085) | R$ 3,095 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,646 (R$ 2,320) | R$ 1,821 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,030 (R$ 276) | R$ 493 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,158 (R$ 2,726) | R$ 2,061 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,175 (R$ 1,389) | R$ 1,276 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 734 (R$ 197) | R$ 357 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 379 (R$ 102) | R$ 79 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,821 (R$ 1,831) | R$ 1,672 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,068 (R$ 555) | R$ 471 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 99 (R$ 27) | R$ 22 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 91 (R$ 24) | R$ 17 | + 44% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 840 (R$ 225) | R$ 209 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 652 (R$ 175) | R$ 192 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,510 (R$ 405) | R$ 324 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,119 (R$ 300) | R$ 247 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 16% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 348,644 (R$ 93,569) | R$ 87,728 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (R$ 5.05) | R$ 4.44 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 538 (R$ 144) | R$ 224 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 8% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 82 (R$ 22) | R$ 16 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 183 (R$ 49) | R$ 41 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 524 (R$ 141) | R$ 218 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 80 (R$ 21) | R$ 15 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (R$ 15) | R$ 16 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.97 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.07 | + 91% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 187 (R$ 50) | R$ 43 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 305 (R$ 82) | R$ 93 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 150 (R$ 40) | R$ 52 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 841 (R$ 226) | R$ 219 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 683 (R$ 183) | R$ 183 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 125 (R$ 34) | R$ 25 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 71 (R$ 19) | R$ 11 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 39 (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,309 (R$ 2,767) | R$ 3,532 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.62 (R$ 0.70) | R$ 1.27 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 982 (R$ 263) | R$ 117 | + 125% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 62 (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 28,418 prices entered by 2,736 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 10% more expensive than in Brazil
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