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Cost of Living & Prices:
Mexico vs. Brazil

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

EURMXNBRLUSD

Mexico vs. Brazil - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.51 times more for grocery shopping in Mexico than in Brazil.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.59 EUR (3 USD) in Mexico and 2.11 EUR (2.45 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 18.5% lower in Brazil.

2.59 EUR
2.11 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.58 EUR (1.84 USD) in Mexico and 1.44 EUR (1.67 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 8.9% lower in Brazil.

1.58 EUR
1.44 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 10.32 EUR (11.99 USD) in Mexico and 7.11 EUR (8.25 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 31.1% lower in Brazil.

10.32 EUR
7.11 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.35 EUR (10.86 USD) in Mexico and 6.39 EUR (7.42 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 31.7% lower in Brazil.

9.35 EUR
6.39 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.43 EUR (8.62 USD) in Mexico and 3.25 EUR (3.77 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 56.3% lower in Brazil.

7.43 EUR
3.25 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.74 EUR (4.34 USD) in Mexico and 1.76 EUR (2.04 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 52.9% lower in Brazil.

3.74 EUR
1.76 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.49 EUR (1.73 USD) in Mexico and 1.11 EUR (1.28 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 25.5% lower in Brazil.

1.49 EUR
1.11 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.25 EUR (2.62 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 1.78 EUR (2.07 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 20.9% lower in Brazil.

2.25 EUR
1.78 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.13 EUR (3.64 USD) in Mexico and 1.85 EUR (2.15 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 40.9% lower in Brazil.

3.13 EUR
1.85 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 20.65 EUR (23.98 USD) in Mexico and 15.59 EUR (18.1 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 24.5% lower in Brazil.

20.65 EUR
15.59 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.22 EUR (1.41 USD) in Mexico and 0.58 EUR (0.68 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 52.5% lower in Brazil.

1.22 EUR
0.58 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.33 EUR (2.71 USD) in Mexico and 1.54 EUR (1.79 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 33.9% lower in Brazil.

2.33 EUR
1.54 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 8.68 EUR (10.08 USD) in Mexico and 7.36 EUR (8.54 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in Brazil.

8.68 EUR
7.36 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.48 EUR (1.71 USD) in Mexico and 1 EUR (1.16 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 32.4% lower in Brazil.

1.48 EUR
1.00 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.99 EUR (2.31 USD) in Mexico and 1 EUR (1.16 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 49.7% lower in Brazil.

1.99 EUR
1.00 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.88 EUR (2.18 USD) in Mexico and 1.31 EUR (1.52 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 30.3% lower in Brazil.

1.88 EUR
1.31 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.89 EUR (2.19 USD) in Mexico and 1.13 EUR (1.31 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 40.2% lower in Brazil.

1.89 EUR
1.13 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.71 EUR (1.99 USD) in Mexico and 1.28 EUR (1.49 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 25.1% lower in Brazil.

1.71 EUR
1.28 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 11.25 EUR (13.06 USD) in Mexico and 5.39 EUR (6.26 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 52.1% lower in Brazil.

11.25 EUR
5.39 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.79 EUR (2.07 USD) in Mexico and 1.36 EUR (1.58 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 24% lower in Brazil.

1.79 EUR
1.36 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.97 EUR (1.13 USD) in Mexico and 0.51 EUR (0.59 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 47.4% lower in Brazil.

0.97 EUR
0.51 EUR

Restaurant

EURMXNBRLUSD

Mexico vs. Brazil - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.55 times more for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Brazil.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.29 EUR (3.82 USD) in Mexico and 1.68 EUR (1.96 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 48.9% lower in Brazil.

3.29 EUR
1.68 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.52 EUR (1.77 USD) in Mexico and 1.13 EUR (1.31 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 25.7% lower in Brazil.

1.52 EUR
1.13 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.8 EUR (3.26 USD) in Mexico and 1.6 EUR (1.85 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 42.9% lower in Brazil.

2.80 EUR
1.60 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.21 EUR (4.88 USD) in Mexico and 2.4 EUR (2.78 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 43% lower in Brazil.

4.21 EUR
2.40 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.41 EUR (9.77 USD) in Mexico and 5.59 EUR (6.49 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in Brazil.

8.41 EUR
5.59 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 46.74 EUR (54.28 USD) in Mexico and 31.94 EUR (37.09 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 31.7% lower in Brazil.

46.74 EUR
31.94 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 11.69 EUR (13.57 USD) in Mexico and 6.39 EUR (7.42 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 45.3% lower in Brazil.

11.69 EUR
6.39 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.02 EUR (1.18 USD) in Mexico and 0.78 EUR (0.9 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 23.5% lower in Brazil.

1.02 EUR
0.78 EUR

Fuel

EURMXNBRLUSD

Mexico vs. Brazil - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.23 times more for fuel in Mexico than in Brazil.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.2 EUR (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 0.94 EUR (1.09 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 21.7% lower in Brazil.

1.20 EUR
0.94 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.17 EUR (1.36 USD) in Mexico and 0.98 EUR (1.13 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 16.2% lower in Brazil.

1.17 EUR
0.98 EUR

Transportation

EURMXNBRLUSD

Mexico vs. Brazil - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.88 times less for transportation in Mexico than in Brazil.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 16.83 EUR (19.54 USD) in Mexico and 34.69 EUR (40.28 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in Mexico.

16.83 EUR
34.69 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.33 EUR (0.38 USD) in Mexico and 1.12 EUR (1.3 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in Mexico.

0.33 EUR
1.12 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 4.72 EUR (5.48 USD) in Mexico and 6.74 EUR (7.83 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 30% lower in Mexico.

4.72 EUR
6.74 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.39 EUR (0.46 USD) in Mexico and 0.64 EUR (0.74 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 39.1% lower in Mexico.

0.39 EUR
0.64 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.17 EUR (1.36 USD) in Mexico and 0.97 EUR (1.13 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 17.1% lower in Brazil.

1.17 EUR
0.97 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURMXNBRLUSD

Mexico vs. Brazil - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 5.61 EUR (6.51 USD) in Mexico and 6.39 EUR (7.42 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 12.2% lower in Mexico.

5.61 EUR
6.39 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 50.83 EUR (59.03 USD) in Mexico and 23.86 EUR (27.71 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 53.1% lower in Brazil.

50.83 EUR
23.86 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 22.23 EUR (25.81 USD) in Mexico and 21.4 EUR (24.85 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 3.7% lower in Brazil.

22.23 EUR
21.40 EUR

Flats for rent

EURMXNBRLUSD

Mexico vs. Brazil - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.37 times more for renting an apartment in Mexico than in Brazil.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 913.32 EUR (1060.5 USD) in Mexico and 382.65 EUR (444.31 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 58.1% lower in Brazil.

913.32 EUR
382.65 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 578.75 EUR (672.01 USD) in Mexico and 295.46 EUR (343.08 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 48.9% lower in Brazil.

578.75 EUR
295.46 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1967 EUR (2284 USD) in Mexico and 752.81 EUR (874.13 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Brazil.

1 967 EUR
752.81 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1153 EUR (1339.24 USD) in Mexico and 518.01 EUR (601.49 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in Brazil.

1 153 EUR
518.01 EUR

Flats for sale

EURMXNBRLUSD

Mexico vs. Brazil - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.94 times more for buying an apartment in Mexico than in Brazil.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 3106 EUR (3606.28 USD) in Mexico and 1698 EUR (1971.76 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 45.3% lower in Brazil.

3 106 EUR
1 698 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 2151 EUR (2497.99 USD) in Mexico and 1010 EUR (1172.67 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 53% lower in Brazil.

2 151 EUR
1 010 EUR

Salary

EURMXNBRLUSD

Mexico vs. Brazil - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 2.06 times higher than in Brazil.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 783.89 EUR (910.21 USD) in Mexico and 381.39 EUR (442.85 USD) in Brazil. The average salary is 51.3% lower in Brazil.

783.89 EUR
381.39 EUR

Hotels

EURMXNBRLUSD

Mexico vs. Brazil - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

20.5 EUR
97.3 EUR

Two stars

83.2 EUR
87.9 EUR

Three stars

121 EUR
127 EUR

Four stars

253 EUR
177 EUR

Five stars

690 EUR
397 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Mexico: 20 cities, 1284 hotels • Brazil: 20 cities, 870 hotels

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