Cost of living in Brazil compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 33% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Brazil | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 36 (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 267 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 34 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 148 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 68 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.82 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 26 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 12 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 45 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 26 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 26 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 87 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 48 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.67 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 32 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 28 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 44 (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 257 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 34 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.92 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 24 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 20% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Brazil | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,756 (Mex$ 13,172) | Mex$ 20,793 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,512 (Mex$ 8,812) | Mex$ 10,455 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 587 (Mex$ 2,059) | Mex$ 1,047 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,662 (Mex$ 9,335) | Mex$ 12,991 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,718 (Mex$ 6,027) | Mex$ 6,721 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 513 (Mex$ 1,799) | Mex$ 717 | + 151% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 90 (Mex$ 317) | Mex$ 396 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,987 (Mex$ 6,969) | Mex$ 6,631 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 631 (Mex$ 2,212) | Mex$ 2,526 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 29 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 116 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 124 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 7% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Brazil | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 249 (Mex$ 873) | Mex$ 969 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 248 (Mex$ 870) | Mex$ 712 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 412 (Mex$ 1,446) | Mex$ 1,696 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 301 (Mex$ 1,056) | Mex$ 1,261 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 20% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Brazil | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 115,032 (Mex$ 403,444) | Mex$ 386,961 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.58 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 23 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 228 (Mex$ 798) | Mex$ 543 | + 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 11% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Brazil | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 92 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 43 (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 200 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 263 (Mex$ 922) | Mex$ 589 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 22 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 76 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 61 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 19 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 67 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 40 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.31 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 35 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 55 (Mex$ 192) | Mex$ 244 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 7% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Brazil | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 112 (Mex$ 392) | Mex$ 363 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 66 (Mex$ 230) | Mex$ 156 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 215 (Mex$ 754) | Mex$ 724 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 199 (Mex$ 700) | Mex$ 768 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 29 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 164 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 80 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 45 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,404 (Mex$ 15,445) | Mex$ 11,520 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.31 (Mex$ 4.58) | Mex$ 2.31 | + 99% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 125 (Mex$ 439) | Mex$ 883 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 78 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 26,629 prices entered by 2,600 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 7% cheaper than in Mexico
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