Cost of Living Comparison Between Brazil and Mexico 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Mexico is 36.4% higher than in Brazil (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Mexico is 47.8% higher than in Brazil | |
| Rent Prices in Mexico are 98.6% higher than in Brazil | |
| Restaurant Prices in Mexico are 62.1% higher than in Brazil | |
| Groceries Prices in Mexico are 49.3% higher than in Brazil | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Mexico is 10.2% higher than in Brazil | |
Restaurants | Brazil Edit |
Mexico Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
30.00 R$ (100.02 MXN) |
59.99 R$ (200.00 MXN) |
+100.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
160.00 R$ (533.44 MXN) |
239.95 R$ (800.00 MXN) |
+50.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
35.00 R$ (116.69 MXN) |
44.99 R$ (150.00 MXN) |
+28.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
10.00 R$ (33.34 MXN) |
13.50 R$ (45.00 MXN) |
+35.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
15.00 R$ (50.01 MXN) |
24.00 R$ (80.00 MXN) |
+60.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
9.68 R$ (32.26 MXN) |
18.77 R$ (62.58 MXN) |
+94.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
6.14 R$ (20.48 MXN) |
7.23 R$ (24.10 MXN) |
+17.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
3.87 R$ (12.90 MXN) |
5.32 R$ (17.73 MXN) |
+37.4 % |
Markets | Brazil Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
20.53 R$ (68.46 MXN) |
31.98 R$ (106.63 MXN) |
+55.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
7.61 R$ (25.36 MXN) |
13.45 R$ (44.85 MXN) |
+76.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
2.99 R$ (9.98 MXN) |
4.49 R$ (14.96 MXN) |
+49.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
11.38 R$ (37.92 MXN) |
13.64 R$ (45.48 MXN) |
+19.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
21.33 R$ (71.13 MXN) |
22.08 R$ (73.60 MXN) |
+3.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
9.29 R$ (30.99 MXN) |
19.57 R$ (65.25 MXN) |
+110.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
18.45 R$ (61.50 MXN) |
27.76 R$ (92.56 MXN) |
+50.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
5.23 R$ (17.44 MXN) |
7.09 R$ (23.62 MXN) |
+35.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
3.25 R$ (10.83 MXN) |
3.72 R$ (12.42 MXN) |
+14.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.87 R$ (9.57 MXN) |
4.75 R$ (15.83 MXN) |
+65.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
3.67 R$ (12.23 MXN) |
4.65 R$ (15.50 MXN) |
+26.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
2.88 R$ (9.60 MXN) |
5.12 R$ (17.07 MXN) |
+77.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
2.73 R$ (9.10 MXN) |
5.04 R$ (16.80 MXN) |
+84.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
4.03 R$ (13.44 MXN) |
7.26 R$ (24.21 MXN) |
+80.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
3.71 R$ (12.36 MXN) |
5.75 R$ (19.17 MXN) |
+55.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
40.00 R$ (133.36 MXN) |
59.99 R$ (200.00 MXN) |
+50.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
6.70 R$ (22.33 MXN) |
9.04 R$ (30.13 MXN) |
+35.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
12.16 R$ (40.56 MXN) |
16.57 R$ (55.24 MXN) |
+36.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
12.00 R$ (40.01 MXN) |
24.00 R$ (80.00 MXN) |
+100.0 % |
Transportation | Brazil Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
5.00 R$ (16.67 MXN) |
3.60 R$ (12.00 MXN) |
-28.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
226.00 R$ (753.48 MXN) |
149.97 R$ (500.00 MXN) |
-33.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
6.00 R$ (20.00 MXN) |
15.00 R$ (50.00 MXN) |
+150.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
8.05 R$ (26.83 MXN) |
19.31 R$ (64.37 MXN) |
+140.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
40.00 R$ (133.36 MXN) |
59.99 R$ (200.00 MXN) |
+50.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
22.35 R$ (74.50 MXN) |
27.74 R$ (92.48 MXN) |
+24.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
120,000.00 R$ (400,077.13 MXN) |
119,973.87 R$ (399,990.00 MXN) |
-0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
153,207.92 R$ (510,791.53 MXN) |
129,486.16 R$ (431,703.77 MXN) |
-15.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Brazil Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
385.36 R$ (1,284.76 MXN) |
357.21 R$ (1,190.93 MXN) |
-7.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
77.76 R$ (259.25 MXN) |
132.37 R$ (441.31 MXN) |
+70.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
106.17 R$ (353.97 MXN) |
159.18 R$ (530.69 MXN) |
+49.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Brazil Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
128.07 R$ (427.00 MXN) |
198.04 R$ (660.26 MXN) |
+54.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
123.95 R$ (413.24 MXN) |
104.30 R$ (347.74 MXN) |
-15.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
35.00 R$ (116.69 MXN) |
26.99 R$ (90.00 MXN) |
-22.9 % |
Childcare | Brazil Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
1,629.58 R$ (5,432.98 MXN) |
1,404.46 R$ (4,682.44 MXN) |
-13.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
42,375.29 R$ (141,278.19 MXN) |
31,602.67 R$ (105,362.56 MXN) |
-25.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Brazil Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
272.72 R$ (909.23 MXN) |
298.87 R$ (996.42 MXN) |
+9.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
237.43 R$ (791.57 MXN) |
230.23 R$ (767.59 MXN) |
-3.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
421.18 R$ (1,404.21 MXN) |
520.43 R$ (1,735.11 MXN) |
+23.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
344.21 R$ (1,147.57 MXN) |
493.18 R$ (1,644.25 MXN) |
+43.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Brazil Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
1,868.76 R$ (6,230.40 MXN) |
3,712.41 R$ (12,377.07 MXN) |
+98.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,263.57 R$ (4,212.70 MXN) |
2,594.74 R$ (8,650.80 MXN) |
+105.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
3,597.15 R$ (11,992.81 MXN) |
7,098.09 R$ (23,664.86 MXN) |
+97.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
2,501.27 R$ (8,339.16 MXN) |
4,926.01 R$ (16,423.21 MXN) |
+96.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Brazil Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
819.13 R$ (2,730.97 MXN) |
1,055.71 R$ (3,519.73 MXN) |
+28.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
579.78 R$ (1,932.97 MXN) |
741.53 R$ (2,472.23 MXN) |
+27.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Brazil Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
2,492.67 R$ (8,310.49 MXN) |
4,057.22 R$ (13,526.69 MXN) |
+62.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 11.07 | 11.45 | +3.4 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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