- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 1% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 119 (R$ 23) | R$ 29 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 96 (R$ 19) | R$ 26 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 65 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (R$ 3.67) | R$ 3.28 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 21 (R$ 4.11) | R$ 4.84 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 64 (R$ 13) | R$ 15 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 38 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.66 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (R$ 4.75) | R$ 3.27 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (R$ 4.20) | R$ 4.59 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 216 (R$ 42) | R$ 40 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (R$ 4.97) | R$ 6 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (R$ 3.94) | R$ 3.21 | + 23% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 2% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,281 (R$ 3,792) | R$ 3,135 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,195 (R$ 2,005) | R$ 1,945 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,635 (R$ 322) | R$ 638 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 12,158 (R$ 2,391) | R$ 2,132 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,850 (R$ 1,347) | R$ 1,335 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,316 (R$ 259) | R$ 397 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 382 (R$ 75) | R$ 81 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,054 (R$ 1,584) | R$ 1,726 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,017 (R$ 397) | R$ 424 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 110 (R$ 22) | R$ 20 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 79 (R$ 16) | R$ 17 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 22% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 838 (R$ 165) | R$ 206 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 674 (R$ 133) | R$ 182 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,525 (R$ 300) | R$ 338 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,328 (R$ 261) | R$ 255 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 40% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 318,271 (R$ 62,595) | R$ 87,354 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (R$ 3.77) | R$ 4.35 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 451 (R$ 89) | R$ 202 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 28% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 77 (R$ 15) | R$ 16 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 181 (R$ 36) | R$ 47 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 545 (R$ 107) | R$ 229 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 72 (R$ 14) | R$ 17 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (R$ 11) | R$ 15 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (R$ 5.56) | R$ 5.85 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 30 (R$ 5.99) | R$ 4.03 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 127 (R$ 25) | R$ 39 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 25% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 379 (R$ 74) | R$ 97 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 138 (R$ 27) | R$ 50 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,217 (R$ 239) | R$ 175 | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 750 (R$ 148) | R$ 179 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 103 (R$ 20) | R$ 24 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 55 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 45 (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,363 (R$ 2,038) | R$ 2,677 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.32 (R$ 0.46) | R$ 1.22 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 757 (R$ 149) | R$ 117 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 52 (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.19667
BRL
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 33,781 prices entered by 3,481 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 19% cheaper than in Brazil
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