Cost of living in Brazil compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 37% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Brazil | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 39 (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 315 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 38 (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 178 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 12 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 73 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.66 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 29 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 13 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 49 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 33 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 27 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 89 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 13 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 46 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 7 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 33 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 7 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 30 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 50 (Mex$ 169) | Mex$ 266 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 40 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.58 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 28 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 23% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Brazil | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 4,097 (Mex$ 13,967) | Mex$ 23,678 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,709 (Mex$ 9,235) | Mex$ 12,603 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 730 (Mex$ 2,490) | Mex$ 1,288 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,015 (Mex$ 10,276) | Mex$ 14,767 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,974 (Mex$ 6,728) | Mex$ 7,577 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 537 (Mex$ 1,829) | Mex$ 733 | + 150% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 92 (Mex$ 312) | Mex$ 414 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,834 (Mex$ 6,252) | Mex$ 6,041 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 641 (Mex$ 2,184) | Mex$ 2,221 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 31 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 141 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 22 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 137 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 7% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Brazil | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 284 (Mex$ 968) | Mex$ 960 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 280 (Mex$ 956) | Mex$ 762 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 416 (Mex$ 1,417) | Mex$ 1,692 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 322 (Mex$ 1,098) | Mex$ 1,378 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 14% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Brazil | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 115,564 (Mex$ 393,910) | Mex$ 378,169 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 24 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 249 (Mex$ 850) | Mex$ 650 | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 18% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Brazil | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 104 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 51 (Mex$ 175) | Mex$ 269 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 297 (Mex$ 1,011) | Mex$ 665 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 24 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 90 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 66 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 22 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 82 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 40 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.70 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 41 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 59 (Mex$ 203) | Mex$ 293 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Brazil | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 117 (Mex$ 397) | Mex$ 374 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 61 (Mex$ 209) | Mex$ 173 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 237 (Mex$ 808) | Mex$ 1,081 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 238 (Mex$ 811) | Mex$ 825 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 32 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 182 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 16 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 96 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 58 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,681 (Mex$ 12,546) | Mex$ 10,806 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.50 (Mex$ 5.10) | Mex$ 3.38 | + 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 141 (Mex$ 479) | Mex$ 901 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 15 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 82 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 14, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 19,329 prices entered by 1,933 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 12% cheaper than in Mexico
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