- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 0% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 117 (R$ 24) | R$ 29 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 93 (R$ 19) | R$ 26 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 64 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 18 (R$ 3.66) | R$ 3.18 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 21 (R$ 4.19) | R$ 4.62 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 61 (R$ 12) | R$ 14 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.57 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (R$ 4.79) | R$ 3.34 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 20 (R$ 4.11) | R$ 4.59 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 212 (R$ 43) | R$ 40 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (R$ 5.01) | R$ 6 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (R$ 4.08) | R$ 3.22 | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 1% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,001 (R$ 3,872) | R$ 3,120 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 9,746 (R$ 1,986) | R$ 1,945 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,447 (R$ 295) | R$ 542 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 10,493 (R$ 2,138) | R$ 2,079 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,799 (R$ 1,182) | R$ 1,291 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,377 (R$ 281) | R$ 390 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 391 (R$ 80) | R$ 84 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,207 (R$ 1,673) | R$ 1,715 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,065 (R$ 421) | R$ 431 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 102 (R$ 21) | R$ 21 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 93 (R$ 19) | R$ 17 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 22% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 832 (R$ 170) | R$ 206 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 649 (R$ 132) | R$ 182 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,433 (R$ 292) | R$ 328 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,198 (R$ 244) | R$ 256 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 35% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 299,363 (R$ 61,007) | R$ 85,282 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 18 (R$ 3.64) | R$ 4.12 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 507 (R$ 103) | R$ 198 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 30% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 75 (R$ 15) | R$ 18 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 177 (R$ 36) | R$ 45 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 538 (R$ 110) | R$ 231 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 67 (R$ 14) | R$ 17 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (R$ 10) | R$ 14 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (R$ 5.80) | R$ 6 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 28 (R$ 5.63) | R$ 4.05 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 116 (R$ 24) | R$ 38 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 26% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 363 (R$ 74) | R$ 97 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 137 (R$ 28) | R$ 50 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,151 (R$ 235) | R$ 170 | + 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 711 (R$ 145) | R$ 173 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 97 (R$ 20) | R$ 24 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 52 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,225 (R$ 2,084) | R$ 2,794 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.46 (R$ 0.50) | R$ 1.19 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 652 (R$ 133) | R$ 129 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 51 (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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BRL
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 37,216 prices entered by 4,126 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 17% cheaper than in Brazil
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