- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brazil compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 1% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 119 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 26 (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 96 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 65 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.27 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 19 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 31 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.81 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 21 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 64 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.66 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 38 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.25 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 24 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.59 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 22 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (Mex$ 205) | Mex$ 217 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 25 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.22 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 20 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 2% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,130 (Mex$ 15,982) | Mex$ 19,349 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,944 (Mex$ 9,926) | Mex$ 10,195 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 632 (Mex$ 3,225) | Mex$ 1,635 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,132 (Mex$ 10,888) | Mex$ 12,212 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,335 (Mex$ 6,815) | Mex$ 6,850 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 397 (Mex$ 2,026) | Mex$ 1,316 | + 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 81 (Mex$ 416) | Mex$ 382 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,728 (Mex$ 8,821) | Mex$ 8,037 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 424 (Mex$ 2,163) | Mex$ 2,017 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 21 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 110 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 79 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 28% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 204 (Mex$ 1,043) | Mex$ 841 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 181 (Mex$ 926) | Mex$ 674 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 337 (Mex$ 1,719) | Mex$ 1,522 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 254 (Mex$ 1,299) | Mex$ 1,328 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 66% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 87,068 (Mex$ 444,578) | Mex$ 318,986 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.35 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 19 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 201 (Mex$ 1,028) | Mex$ 454 | + 126% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 39% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 77 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 47 (Mex$ 241) | Mex$ 181 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 230 (Mex$ 1,175) | Mex$ 545 | + 116% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 17 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 72 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 50 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 55 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.84 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 28 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.03 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 30 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 39 (Mex$ 199) | Mex$ 128 | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 34% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 97 (Mex$ 493) | Mex$ 379 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 50 (Mex$ 258) | Mex$ 138 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 175 (Mex$ 893) | Mex$ 1,217 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 179 (Mex$ 914) | Mex$ 744 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 24 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 103 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 55 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 45 | + 24% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,696 (Mex$ 13,766) | Mex$ 10,381 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.22 (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 2.32 | + 168% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 117 (Mex$ 599) | Mex$ 756 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 52 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
5.106
MXN
/
BRL
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 34,044 prices entered by 3,494 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 24% more expensive than in Mexico
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