- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 9% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 116 (R$ 26) | R$ 29 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 93 (R$ 20) | R$ 26 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 64 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 18 (R$ 4.02) | R$ 3.22 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 19 (R$ 4.26) | R$ 4.59 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 61 (R$ 13) | R$ 14 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.59 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (R$ 5.26) | R$ 3.31 | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (R$ 4.58) | R$ 4.60 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 218 (R$ 48) | R$ 40 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (R$ 5.48) | R$ 6 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (R$ 4.50) | R$ 3.25 | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 11% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,573 (R$ 4,295) | R$ 3,120 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,093 (R$ 2,215) | R$ 1,943 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,542 (R$ 338) | R$ 549 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 11,108 (R$ 2,438) | R$ 2,084 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,236 (R$ 1,369) | R$ 1,313 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,530 (R$ 336) | R$ 405 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 381 (R$ 84) | R$ 84 | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,101 (R$ 1,778) | R$ 1,739 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,046 (R$ 449) | R$ 430 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 101 (R$ 22) | R$ 21 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 79 (R$ 17) | R$ 17 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 17% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 816 (R$ 179) | R$ 202 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 644 (R$ 141) | R$ 184 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,453 (R$ 319) | R$ 329 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,279 (R$ 281) | R$ 256 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 33% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 299,775 (R$ 65,783) | R$ 85,401 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 18 (R$ 4.04) | R$ 4.20 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 466 (R$ 102) | R$ 202 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 26% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 73 (R$ 16) | R$ 17 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 172 (R$ 38) | R$ 46 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 534 (R$ 117) | R$ 231 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 67 (R$ 15) | R$ 18 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 47 (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 51 (R$ 11) | R$ 15 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (R$ 6) | R$ 6 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 28 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.04 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 118 (R$ 26) | R$ 38 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 16% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 368 (R$ 81) | R$ 97 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 136 (R$ 30) | R$ 50 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,203 (R$ 264) | R$ 179 | + 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 717 (R$ 157) | R$ 174 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 99 (R$ 22) | R$ 24 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 54 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 43 (R$ 10) | R$ 11 | - 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,379 (R$ 2,278) | R$ 2,758 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.41 (R$ 0.53) | R$ 1.13 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 695 (R$ 152) | R$ 125 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 52 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.21944
BRL
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 36,334 prices entered by 3,889 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 11% cheaper than in Brazil
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