Cost of Living Comparison Between Mexico and Brazil 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Brazil is 26.7% lower than in Mexico (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Brazil is 32.3% lower than in Mexico | |
| Rent Prices in Brazil are 49.6% lower than in Mexico | |
| Restaurant Prices in Brazil are 38.3% lower than in Mexico | |
| Groceries Prices in Brazil are 33.0% lower than in Mexico | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Brazil is 9.2% lower than in Mexico | |
Restaurants | Mexico Edit |
Brazil Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
200.00 MXN (59.99 R$) |
100.02 MXN (30.00 R$) |
-50.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
800.00 MXN (239.95 R$) |
533.44 MXN (160.00 R$) |
-33.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
150.00 MXN (44.99 R$) |
116.69 MXN (35.00 R$) |
-22.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
45.00 MXN (13.50 R$) |
33.34 MXN (10.00 R$) |
-25.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
80.00 MXN (24.00 R$) |
50.01 MXN (15.00 R$) |
-37.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
62.58 MXN (18.77 R$) |
32.26 MXN (9.68 R$) |
-48.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
24.10 MXN (7.23 R$) |
20.48 MXN (6.14 R$) |
-15.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
17.73 MXN (5.32 R$) |
12.90 MXN (3.87 R$) |
-27.2 % |
Markets | Mexico Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
106.63 MXN (31.98 R$) |
68.46 MXN (20.53 R$) |
-35.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
44.85 MXN (13.45 R$) |
25.36 MXN (7.61 R$) |
-43.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
14.96 MXN (4.49 R$) |
9.98 MXN (2.99 R$) |
-33.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
45.48 MXN (13.64 R$) |
37.92 MXN (11.38 R$) |
-16.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
73.60 MXN (22.08 R$) |
71.13 MXN (21.33 R$) |
-3.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
65.25 MXN (19.57 R$) |
30.99 MXN (9.29 R$) |
-52.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
92.56 MXN (27.76 R$) |
61.50 MXN (18.45 R$) |
-33.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
23.62 MXN (7.09 R$) |
17.44 MXN (5.23 R$) |
-26.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
12.42 MXN (3.72 R$) |
10.83 MXN (3.25 R$) |
-12.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
15.83 MXN (4.75 R$) |
9.57 MXN (2.87 R$) |
-39.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
15.50 MXN (4.65 R$) |
12.23 MXN (3.67 R$) |
-21.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
17.07 MXN (5.12 R$) |
9.60 MXN (2.88 R$) |
-43.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
16.80 MXN (5.04 R$) |
9.10 MXN (2.73 R$) |
-45.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
24.21 MXN (7.26 R$) |
13.44 MXN (4.03 R$) |
-44.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
19.17 MXN (5.75 R$) |
12.36 MXN (3.71 R$) |
-35.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
200.00 MXN (59.99 R$) |
133.36 MXN (40.00 R$) |
-33.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
30.13 MXN (9.04 R$) |
22.33 MXN (6.70 R$) |
-25.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
55.24 MXN (16.57 R$) |
40.56 MXN (12.16 R$) |
-26.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
80.00 MXN (24.00 R$) |
40.01 MXN (12.00 R$) |
-50.0 % |
Transportation | Mexico Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
12.00 MXN (3.60 R$) |
16.67 MXN (5.00 R$) |
+38.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
500.00 MXN (149.97 R$) |
753.48 MXN (226.00 R$) |
+50.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
50.00 MXN (15.00 R$) |
20.00 MXN (6.00 R$) |
-60.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
64.37 MXN (19.31 R$) |
26.83 MXN (8.05 R$) |
-58.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
200.00 MXN (59.99 R$) |
133.36 MXN (40.00 R$) |
-33.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
92.48 MXN (27.74 R$) |
74.50 MXN (22.35 R$) |
-19.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
399,990.00 MXN (119,973.87 R$) |
400,077.13 MXN (120,000.00 R$) |
+0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
431,703.77 MXN (129,486.16 R$) |
510,791.53 MXN (153,207.92 R$) |
+18.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Mexico Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
1,190.93 MXN (357.21 R$) |
1,284.76 MXN (385.36 R$) |
+7.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
441.31 MXN (132.37 R$) |
259.25 MXN (77.76 R$) |
-41.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
530.69 MXN (159.18 R$) |
353.97 MXN (106.17 R$) |
-33.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Mexico Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
660.26 MXN (198.04 R$) |
427.00 MXN (128.07 R$) |
-35.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
347.74 MXN (104.30 R$) |
413.24 MXN (123.95 R$) |
+18.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
90.00 MXN (26.99 R$) |
116.69 MXN (35.00 R$) |
+29.7 % |
Childcare | Mexico Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
4,682.44 MXN (1,404.46 R$) |
5,432.98 MXN (1,629.58 R$) |
+16.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
105,362.56 MXN (31,602.67 R$) |
141,278.19 MXN (42,375.29 R$) |
+34.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Mexico Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
996.42 MXN (298.87 R$) |
909.23 MXN (272.72 R$) |
-8.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
767.59 MXN (230.23 R$) |
791.57 MXN (237.43 R$) |
+3.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
1,735.11 MXN (520.43 R$) |
1,404.21 MXN (421.18 R$) |
-19.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
1,644.25 MXN (493.18 R$) |
1,147.57 MXN (344.21 R$) |
-30.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Mexico Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
12,377.07 MXN (3,712.41 R$) |
6,230.40 MXN (1,868.76 R$) |
-49.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
8,650.80 MXN (2,594.74 R$) |
4,212.70 MXN (1,263.57 R$) |
-51.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
23,664.86 MXN (7,098.09 R$) |
11,992.81 MXN (3,597.15 R$) |
-49.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
16,423.21 MXN (4,926.01 R$) |
8,339.16 MXN (2,501.27 R$) |
-49.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Mexico Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
3,519.73 MXN (1,055.71 R$) |
2,730.97 MXN (819.13 R$) |
-22.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
2,472.23 MXN (741.53 R$) |
1,932.97 MXN (579.78 R$) |
-21.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Mexico Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
13,526.69 MXN (4,057.22 R$) |
8,310.49 MXN (2,492.67 R$) |
-38.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 11.45 | 11.07 | -3.3 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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