Cost of living in Mexico compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 22% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 161 (R$ 37) | R$ 29 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 108 (R$ 25) | R$ 26 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 57 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 (R$ 4.68) | R$ 3.33 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 32 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 22 (R$ 5.09) | R$ 5.59 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 67 (R$ 15) | R$ 16 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.98 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 23 (R$ 5.43) | R$ 4.00 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 (R$ 5.02) | R$ 4.54 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 216 (R$ 50) | R$ 40 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 28 (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (R$ 4.57) | R$ 3.32 | + 37% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 9% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,399 (R$ 4,503) | R$ 3,235 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,951 (R$ 2,078) | R$ 1,919 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,231 (R$ 286) | R$ 566 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,850 (R$ 2,518) | R$ 2,026 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,697 (R$ 1,322) | R$ 1,333 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 904 (R$ 210) | R$ 343 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 388 (R$ 90) | R$ 79 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,626 (R$ 1,770) | R$ 1,529 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,971 (R$ 457) | R$ 429 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 101 (R$ 24) | R$ 23 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 85 (R$ 20) | R$ 16 | + 21% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 6% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 853 (R$ 198) | R$ 199 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 631 (R$ 147) | R$ 168 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,513 (R$ 351) | R$ 306 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,221 (R$ 283) | R$ 242 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 27% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 325,417 (R$ 75,535) | R$ 88,691 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (R$ 4.69) | R$ 4.35 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 498 (R$ 116) | R$ 212 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 6% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 79 (R$ 18) | R$ 18 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 216 (R$ 50) | R$ 43 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 564 (R$ 131) | R$ 241 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 68 (R$ 16) | R$ 16 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (R$ 13) | R$ 15 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.27 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 30 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.66 | + 92% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 186 (R$ 43) | R$ 37 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 17% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 345 (R$ 80) | R$ 100 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 139 (R$ 32) | R$ 51 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 901 (R$ 209) | R$ 219 | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 662 (R$ 154) | R$ 177 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 110 (R$ 26) | R$ 23 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 58 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 41 (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,884 (R$ 2,294) | R$ 2,791 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.79 (R$ 0.41) | R$ 1.17 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 881 (R$ 204) | R$ 114 | + 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 56 (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 28,501 prices entered by 2,587 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 6% cheaper than in Brazil
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