- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brazil compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 9% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 118 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 26 (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 94 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 66 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.27 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 19 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 31 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.68 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 20 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 61 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.62 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 37 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.26 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 24 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.57 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 21 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (Mex$ 217) | Mex$ 222 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 25 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.23 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 20 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 6% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,159 (Mex$ 17,131) | Mex$ 19,556 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,958 (Mex$ 10,617) | Mex$ 10,442 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 576 (Mex$ 3,123) | Mex$ 1,618 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,136 (Mex$ 11,584) | Mex$ 11,793 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,332 (Mex$ 7,227) | Mex$ 6,647 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 408 (Mex$ 2,216) | Mex$ 1,607 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 83 (Mex$ 451) | Mex$ 383 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,721 (Mex$ 9,336) | Mex$ 8,060 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 432 (Mex$ 2,344) | Mex$ 2,000 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 21 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 104 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 87 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 41% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 205 (Mex$ 1,112) | Mex$ 801 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 183 (Mex$ 993) | Mex$ 658 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 329 (Mex$ 1,783) | Mex$ 1,496 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 259 (Mex$ 1,402) | Mex$ 1,293 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 76% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 86,169 (Mex$ 467,362) | Mex$ 313,201 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.30 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 19 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 202 (Mex$ 1,096) | Mex$ 459 | + 139% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 56% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 79 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 46 (Mex$ 250) | Mex$ 191 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 238 (Mex$ 1,290) | Mex$ 551 | + 134% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 17 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 69 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 49 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 53 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 28 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.05 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 29 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 39 (Mex$ 212) | Mex$ 123 | + 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 40% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 96 (Mex$ 523) | Mex$ 384 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 51 (Mex$ 275) | Mex$ 136 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 176 (Mex$ 953) | Mex$ 1,216 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 175 (Mex$ 952) | Mex$ 752 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 23 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 103 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 54 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 45 | + 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,720 (Mex$ 14,754) | Mex$ 10,347 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.13 (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 2.31 | + 165% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 116 (Mex$ 627) | Mex$ 720 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 52 | + 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
5.424
MXN
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BRL
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 35,564 prices entered by 3,770 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 31% more expensive than in Mexico
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