Cost of living in Mexico compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 57% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Mexico | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 313 (R$ 89) | R$ 37 | + 141% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 164 (R$ 47) | R$ 35 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 71 (R$ 20) | R$ 11 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.36 | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 47 (R$ 14) | R$ 13 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 36 (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 95 (R$ 27) | R$ 24 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 48 (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 35 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 30 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 282 (R$ 81) | R$ 48 | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 38 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 26 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.52 | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 27% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Mexico | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 22,927 (R$ 6,563) | R$ 3,864 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 11,868 (R$ 3,397) | R$ 2,584 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,214 (R$ 347) | R$ 702 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 14,066 (R$ 4,027) | R$ 2,994 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,305 (R$ 2,091) | R$ 1,871 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 778 (R$ 223) | R$ 505 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 416 (R$ 119) | R$ 97 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,305 (R$ 1,805) | R$ 1,856 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,516 (R$ 720) | R$ 652 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 122 (R$ 35) | R$ 30 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 119 (R$ 34) | R$ 22 | + 57% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Mexico | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 960 (R$ 275) | R$ 268 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 711 (R$ 204) | R$ 267 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,725 (R$ 494) | R$ 405 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,322 (R$ 379) | R$ 319 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 19% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Mexico | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 347,944 (R$ 99,604) | R$ 119,340 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.90 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 591 (R$ 169) | R$ 243 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 23% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Mexico | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 94 (R$ 27) | R$ 23 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 273 (R$ 78) | R$ 47 | + 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 728 (R$ 208) | R$ 283 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 79 (R$ 23) | R$ 22 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 65 (R$ 19) | R$ 13 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 75 (R$ 21) | R$ 20 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 39 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 38 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.53 | + 99% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 304 (R$ 87) | R$ 56 | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Mexico | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 413 (R$ 118) | R$ 116 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 173 (R$ 50) | R$ 59 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 858 (R$ 245) | R$ 210 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 911 (R$ 261) | R$ 234 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 190 (R$ 54) | R$ 33 | + 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 89 (R$ 26) | R$ 15 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 55 (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,643 (R$ 3,047) | R$ 3,571 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.70 (R$ 0.77) | R$ 1.39 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,005 (R$ 288) | R$ 141 | + 104% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 77 (R$ 22) | R$ 12 | + 81% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 23,348 prices entered by 2,475 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 10% more expensive than in Brazil
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