- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 9% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 120 (R$ 22) | R$ 29 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 93 (R$ 17) | R$ 26 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 63 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 18 (R$ 3.33) | R$ 3.20 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 30 (R$ 5.69) | R$ 7 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 21 (R$ 3.87) | R$ 4.67 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 62 (R$ 12) | R$ 15 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.67 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 22 (R$ 4.16) | R$ 3.51 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 20 (R$ 3.67) | R$ 4.51 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 207 (R$ 39) | R$ 40 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 24 (R$ 4.55) | R$ 6 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (R$ 3.79) | R$ 3.21 | + 18% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 18,756 (R$ 3,514) | R$ 3,185 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,218 (R$ 1,914) | R$ 1,973 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,366 (R$ 256) | R$ 548 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 9,774 (R$ 1,831) | R$ 2,039 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,071 (R$ 1,137) | R$ 1,290 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,291 (R$ 242) | R$ 421 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 385 (R$ 72) | R$ 83 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,441 (R$ 1,581) | R$ 1,754 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,950 (R$ 365) | R$ 432 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 97 (R$ 18) | R$ 21 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 90 (R$ 17) | R$ 16 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 28% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 829 (R$ 155) | R$ 208 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 660 (R$ 124) | R$ 183 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,404 (R$ 263) | R$ 332 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,210 (R$ 227) | R$ 253 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 39% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 291,003 (R$ 54,513) | R$ 84,549 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 17 (R$ 3.27) | R$ 3.98 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 529 (R$ 99) | R$ 197 | - 50% | |
| 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$ 78 (R$ 15) | R$ 17 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 177 (R$ 33) | R$ 44 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 559 (R$ 105) | R$ 231 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 64 (R$ 12) | R$ 17 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 51 (R$ 10) | R$ 14 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 27 (R$ 5.08) | R$ 5.91 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 27 (R$ 5.03) | R$ 4.17 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 128 (R$ 24) | R$ 38 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 29% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 365 (R$ 68) | R$ 98 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 136 (R$ 25) | R$ 50 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,130 (R$ 212) | R$ 204 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 689 (R$ 129) | R$ 176 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 92 (R$ 17) | R$ 24 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 51 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 (R$ 8) | R$ 11 | - 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 9,924 (R$ 1,859) | R$ 2,898 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.90 (R$ 0.73) | R$ 1.25 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 648 (R$ 121) | R$ 134 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 50 (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.18733
BRL
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 39,572 prices entered by 4,435 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 24% cheaper than in Brazil
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