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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Brazil

Learn about the similarities and differences between Mexico and Brazil by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Mexico vs. Brazil - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Brazil is 3 287 956 mi². This means that the area of Brazil is 334% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
3 287 956 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Brazil has a coastline of 4 654.7 mi.

5 797.4 mi
4 654.7 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Mexico is Mexico City, with a population of about 8 851 080 people. In contrast, the largest city in Brazil is São Paulo, where the population is 11 895 900.

8 851 080 ppl
11 895 900 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Brazil is Pico da Neblina, which rises to a height of 9 823 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
9 823 ft
Pico da Neblina

Highest recorded temperature

In Mexico, the highest temperature ever measured was 125.6°F and was recorded in San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora, while in Brazil the highest temperature was 112.5°F and was recorded in Bom Jesus, Piauí.

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
112.5°F
Bom Jesus, Piauí

Lowest recorded temperature

In Mexico, the lowest temperature ever measured was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, while in Brazil, the lowest temperature was 6.8°F and was recorded in Caçador, Santa Catarina.

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
6.8°F
Caçador, Santa Catarina

Society

Mexico vs. Brazil - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Brazil is home to 212 559 417 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
212 559 417 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 75.0 years in Brazil.

76.9 years
75.0 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 33.2 years in Brazil.

29.3 years
33.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 0.65% in Brazil.

1.04%
0.65%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 93.2% in Brazil.

95.2%
93.2%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in Brazil the primary language is Portuguese.

spanish
portuguese

Religion

In Mexico, the main religion is Christianity; in Brazil, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
6 306 000 ppl
Ranking: 41/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Brazil: 14 830 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
14 830 Int$
Ranking: 88/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Brazil: Brazilian Real (BRL).

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MXN
Mexican Peso
BRL
Brazilian Real

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Brazil: frequency and voltage are 127V / 220V 60 Hz (plug type: C, N).

127V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
127V / 220V 60 Hz
Plug type: C, N

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Brazil has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Mexico - January, February, March, December; Brazil - January, February, March, December.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B29 USD - 38 USD
T87 USD - 134 USD
B34 USD - 41 USD
T69 USD - 93 USD

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