Cost of living in Brazil compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 18% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 161 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 26 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 107 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 57 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.32 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 20 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 32 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.61 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 22 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 67 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.96 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 40 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.00 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 23 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.53 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 22 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 39 (Mex$ 169) | Mex$ 217 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 28 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.31 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 20 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 8% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,240 (Mex$ 13,958) | Mex$ 19,405 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,910 (Mex$ 8,229) | Mex$ 8,951 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 564 (Mex$ 2,428) | Mex$ 1,224 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,037 (Mex$ 8,774) | Mex$ 10,809 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,338 (Mex$ 5,763) | Mex$ 5,711 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 343 (Mex$ 1,479) | Mex$ 897 | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 79 (Mex$ 340) | Mex$ 387 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,537 (Mex$ 6,621) | Mex$ 7,610 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 428 (Mex$ 1,842) | Mex$ 1,960 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 101 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 16 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 86 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 7% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 199 (Mex$ 858) | Mex$ 853 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 171 (Mex$ 737) | Mex$ 631 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 306 (Mex$ 1,317) | Mex$ 1,513 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 243 (Mex$ 1,045) | Mex$ 1,221 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 38% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 88,691 (Mex$ 382,095) | Mex$ 324,742 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.35 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 20 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 211 (Mex$ 911) | Mex$ 498 | + 83% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 7% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 18 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 79 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 43 (Mex$ 184) | Mex$ 216 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 241 (Mex$ 1,040) | Mex$ 564 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 16 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 68 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 49 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 57 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.27 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 30 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.66 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 30 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 37 (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 186 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 21% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 100 (Mex$ 431) | Mex$ 345 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 51 (Mex$ 220) | Mex$ 139 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 219 (Mex$ 943) | Mex$ 901 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 177 (Mex$ 762) | Mex$ 662 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 23 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 110 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 58 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 41 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,791 (Mex$ 12,024) | Mex$ 9,884 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.17 (Mex$ 5.06) | Mex$ 1.79 | + 183% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 114 (Mex$ 493) | Mex$ 881 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 56 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 28,507 prices entered by 2,590 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 7% more expensive than in Mexico
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