Cost of living in Brazil compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 35% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 28 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 219 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 120 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 55 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.88 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 21 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 35 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.60 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 24 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 73 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 40 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.55 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 25 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.83 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 24 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 233 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 30 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.36 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 20 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 20% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,100 (Mex$ 11,363) | Mex$ 18,786 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,821 (Mex$ 6,674) | Mex$ 8,566 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 491 (Mex$ 1,799) | Mex$ 1,023 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,061 (Mex$ 7,556) | Mex$ 10,110 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,276 (Mex$ 4,679) | Mex$ 5,174 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 357 (Mex$ 1,309) | Mex$ 722 | + 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 79 (Mex$ 291) | Mex$ 379 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,685 (Mex$ 6,178) | Mex$ 6,801 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 466 (Mex$ 1,710) | Mex$ 2,067 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 22 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 99 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 90 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 211 (Mex$ 772) | Mex$ 840 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 193 (Mex$ 709) | Mex$ 645 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 326 (Mex$ 1,196) | Mex$ 1,520 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 249 (Mex$ 911) | Mex$ 1,123 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 18% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 87,981 (Mex$ 322,517) | Mex$ 347,613 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.46 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 19 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 224 (Mex$ 821) | Mex$ 538 | + 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 9% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 82 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 41 (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 183 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 218 (Mex$ 798) | Mex$ 524 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 15 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 80 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 50 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 55 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.97 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 30 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.10 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 29 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 43 (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 188 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 94 (Mex$ 345) | Mex$ 305 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 52 (Mex$ 192) | Mex$ 150 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 219 (Mex$ 803) | Mex$ 841 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 183 (Mex$ 669) | Mex$ 683 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 25 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 126 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 71 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 39 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,524 (Mex$ 12,919) | Mex$ 10,309 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.27 (Mex$ 4.67) | Mex$ 2.62 | + 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 117 (Mex$ 428) | Mex$ 979 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 62 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
Exchange rate:
3.666
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 28,441 prices entered by 2,742 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 11% cheaper than in Mexico
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