Cost of living in Mexico compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 48% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Mexico | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 263 (R$ 75) | R$ 36 | + 109% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 147 (R$ 42) | R$ 34 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 67 (R$ 19) | R$ 11 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 26 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.86 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 45 (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 26 (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 85 (R$ 24) | R$ 26 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 48 (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 32 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.66 | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 28 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 258 (R$ 73) | R$ 44 | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 34 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 24 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.90 | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 22% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Mexico | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,855 (R$ 5,631) | R$ 3,725 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,308 (R$ 2,923) | R$ 2,495 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,044 (R$ 296) | R$ 593 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 12,585 (R$ 3,569) | R$ 2,641 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,593 (R$ 1,870) | R$ 1,683 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 723 (R$ 205) | R$ 510 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 401 (R$ 114) | R$ 89 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,602 (R$ 1,872) | R$ 2,004 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,560 (R$ 726) | R$ 631 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 114 (R$ 32) | R$ 29 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 127 (R$ 36) | R$ 21 | + 71% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Mexico | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 970 (R$ 275) | R$ 249 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 756 (R$ 215) | R$ 246 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,688 (R$ 479) | R$ 412 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,278 (R$ 362) | R$ 307 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 16% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Mexico | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 384,370 (R$ 109,010) | R$ 116,713 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.53 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 574 (R$ 163) | R$ 229 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 9% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Mexico | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 89 (R$ 25) | R$ 22 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 198 (R$ 56) | R$ 44 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 598 (R$ 170) | R$ 263 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 74 (R$ 21) | R$ 23 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 60 (R$ 17) | R$ 13 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 68 (R$ 19) | R$ 19 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 36 (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.28 | + 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 237 (R$ 67) | R$ 55 | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 7% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Mexico | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 357 (R$ 101) | R$ 113 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 156 (R$ 44) | R$ 66 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 723 (R$ 205) | R$ 205 | + 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 765 (R$ 217) | R$ 199 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 161 (R$ 46) | R$ 29 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 79 (R$ 22) | R$ 12 | + 89% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 46 (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,723 (R$ 3,041) | R$ 4,141 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.24 (R$ 0.64) | R$ 1.29 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 859 (R$ 244) | R$ 125 | + 95% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 78 (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 97% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 26,705 prices entered by 2,604 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 7% more expensive than in Brazil
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