- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 7% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 118 (R$ 22) | R$ 29 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 95 (R$ 17) | R$ 26 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 66 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (R$ 3.42) | R$ 3.26 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (R$ 5.68) | R$ 7 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 20 (R$ 3.61) | R$ 4.65 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 62 (R$ 11) | R$ 15 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.61 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (R$ 4.39) | R$ 3.26 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (R$ 3.89) | R$ 4.57 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 223 (R$ 41) | R$ 40 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (R$ 4.67) | R$ 6 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (R$ 3.72) | R$ 3.21 | + 16% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 6% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,601 (R$ 3,611) | R$ 3,131 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,336 (R$ 1,904) | R$ 1,947 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,616 (R$ 298) | R$ 619 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 11,774 (R$ 2,169) | R$ 2,114 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,568 (R$ 1,210) | R$ 1,325 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,602 (R$ 295) | R$ 405 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 381 (R$ 70) | R$ 84 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,129 (R$ 1,498) | R$ 1,731 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,016 (R$ 371) | R$ 430 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 103 (R$ 19) | R$ 21 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 88 (R$ 16) | R$ 17 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 29% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 798 (R$ 147) | R$ 204 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 652 (R$ 120) | R$ 183 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,486 (R$ 274) | R$ 328 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,302 (R$ 240) | R$ 259 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 43% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 312,016 (R$ 57,483) | R$ 86,110 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (R$ 3.47) | R$ 4.28 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 466 (R$ 86) | R$ 202 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 36% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 77 (R$ 14) | R$ 17 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 184 (R$ 34) | R$ 46 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 541 (R$ 100) | R$ 236 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 68 (R$ 13) | R$ 18 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 53 (R$ 10) | R$ 15 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (R$ 5.13) | R$ 6 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (R$ 5.33) | R$ 4.04 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 122 (R$ 22) | R$ 39 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 28% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 385 (R$ 71) | R$ 96 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 136 (R$ 25) | R$ 50 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,185 (R$ 218) | R$ 176 | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 741 (R$ 137) | R$ 174 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 103 (R$ 19) | R$ 23 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 55 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 44 (R$ 8) | R$ 11 | - 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,287 (R$ 1,895) | R$ 2,728 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.31 (R$ 0.42) | R$ 1.12 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 721 (R$ 133) | R$ 116 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 52 (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.18423
BRL
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 35,970 prices entered by 3,802 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 24% cheaper than in Brazil
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