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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 1.43 times more for grocery shopping in Mexico than in Brazil.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in Mexico and 1.57 EUR (1.79 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in Brazil.

2.20 EUR
1.57 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.14 EUR (1.3 USD) in Mexico and 1.02 EUR (1.15 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 10.5% lower in Brazil.

1.14 EUR
1.02 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 8.5 EUR (9.65 USD) in Mexico and 6.7 EUR (7.6 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 21.2% lower in Brazil.

8.50 EUR
6.70 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.98 EUR (11.32 USD) in Mexico and 6.93 EUR (7.86 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 30.6% lower in Brazil.

9.98 EUR
6.93 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 5.77 EUR (6.55 USD) in Mexico and 2.91 EUR (3.3 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 49.6% lower in Brazil.

5.77 EUR
2.91 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.17 EUR (3.6 USD) in Mexico and 1.54 EUR (1.75 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in Brazil.

3.17 EUR
1.54 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.26 EUR (1.42 USD) in Mexico and 0.89 EUR (1.01 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 29.4% lower in Brazil.

1.26 EUR
0.89 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.76 EUR (1.99 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 1.51 EUR (1.71 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 14.2% lower in Brazil.

1.76 EUR
1.51 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.34 EUR (2.66 USD) in Mexico and 1.8 EUR (2.04 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in Brazil.

2.34 EUR
1.80 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.13 EUR (23.98 USD) in Mexico and 15.95 EUR (18.1 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 24.5% lower in Brazil.

21.13 EUR
15.95 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.86 EUR (0.98 USD) in Mexico and 0.47 EUR (0.53 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 45.3% lower in Brazil.

0.86 EUR
0.47 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.74 EUR (1.97 USD) in Mexico and 1.22 EUR (1.39 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 29.9% lower in Brazil.

1.74 EUR
1.22 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.16 EUR (8.13 USD) in Mexico and 6.63 EUR (7.53 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 7.4% lower in Brazil.

7.16 EUR
6.63 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.18 EUR (1.34 USD) in Mexico and 0.88 EUR (0.99 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 25.4% lower in Brazil.

1.18 EUR
0.88 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.31 EUR (1.49 USD) in Mexico and 0.78 EUR (0.89 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in Brazil.

1.31 EUR
0.78 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.28 EUR (1.45 USD) in Mexico and 0.88 EUR (1 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in Brazil.

1.28 EUR
0.88 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.41 EUR (1.6 USD) in Mexico and 0.91 EUR (1.04 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in Brazil.

1.41 EUR
0.91 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.25 EUR (1.42 USD) in Mexico and 0.91 EUR (1.03 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 27.2% lower in Brazil.

1.25 EUR
0.91 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 11.51 EUR (13.06 USD) in Mexico and 5.52 EUR (6.26 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 52% lower in Brazil.

11.51 EUR
5.52 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.38 EUR (1.57 USD) in Mexico and 1.34 EUR (1.52 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 2.9% lower in Brazil.

1.38 EUR
1.34 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.72 EUR (0.82 USD) in Mexico and 0.44 EUR (0.5 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 38.9% lower in Brazil.

0.72 EUR
0.44 EUR

Restaurant

EURMXNBRLUSD

Mexico vs. Brazil - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.4 times more for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Brazil.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.4 EUR (2.72 USD) in Mexico and 1.31 EUR (1.49 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 45.4% lower in Brazil.

2.40 EUR
1.31 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.9 EUR (1.02 USD) in Mexico and 0.93 EUR (1.06 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 3.2% lower in Mexico.

0.90 EUR
0.93 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.27 EUR (2.57 USD) in Mexico and 1.54 EUR (1.75 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 32.2% lower in Brazil.

2.27 EUR
1.54 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.36 EUR (3.81 USD) in Mexico and 2.31 EUR (2.62 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in Brazil.

3.36 EUR
2.31 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.83 EUR (6.61 USD) in Mexico and 5.39 EUR (6.11 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 7.5% lower in Brazil.

5.83 EUR
5.39 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 34.47 EUR (39.11 USD) in Mexico and 23.09 EUR (26.2 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 33% lower in Brazil.

34.47 EUR
23.09 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 6.8 EUR (7.72 USD) in Mexico and 5.39 EUR (6.11 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 20.7% lower in Brazil.

6.80 EUR
5.39 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.65 EUR (0.73 USD) in Mexico and 0.62 EUR (0.71 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 4.6% lower in Brazil.

0.65 EUR
0.62 EUR

Fuel

EURMXNBRLUSD

Mexico vs. Brazil - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.2 times more for fuel in Mexico than in Brazil.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.16 EUR (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 0.95 EUR (1.08 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 18.1% lower in Brazil.

1.16 EUR
0.95 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.15 EUR (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 0.97 EUR (1.11 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 15.7% lower in Brazil.

1.15 EUR
0.97 EUR

Transportation

EURMXNBRLUSD

Mexico vs. Brazil - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.33 times less for transportation in Mexico than in Brazil.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 13.8 EUR (15.66 USD) in Mexico and 38.79 EUR (44.02 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in Mexico.

13.80 EUR
38.79 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.27 EUR (0.31 USD) in Mexico and 0.72 EUR (0.81 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in Mexico.

0.27 EUR
0.72 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.44 EUR (6.18 USD) in Mexico and 7.43 EUR (8.43 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 26.8% lower in Mexico.

5.44 EUR
7.43 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.45 EUR (0.51 USD) in Mexico and 0.85 EUR (0.96 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in Mexico.

0.45 EUR
0.85 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.91 EUR (1.03 USD) in Mexico and 0.92 EUR (1.05 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 1.1% lower in Mexico.

0.91 EUR
0.92 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 4.08 EUR (4.63 USD) in Mexico and 6.16 EUR (6.99 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 33.8% lower in Mexico.

4.08 EUR
6.16 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 40.63 EUR (46.1 USD) in Mexico and 21.46 EUR (24.35 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in Brazil.

40.63 EUR
21.46 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 18.48 EUR (20.97 USD) in Mexico and 46.18 EUR (52.4 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 60% lower in Mexico.

18.48 EUR
46.18 EUR

Flats for rent

EURMXNBRLUSD

Mexico vs. Brazil - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.01 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 692.15 EUR (785.43 USD) in Mexico and 313.01 EUR (355.19 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in Brazil.

692.15 EUR
313.01 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 419.05 EUR (475.52 USD) in Mexico and 201.65 EUR (228.82 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in Brazil.

419.05 EUR
201.65 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 1347 EUR (1528.84 USD) in Mexico and 637.78 EUR (723.73 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in Brazil.

1 347 EUR
637.78 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 786.56 EUR (892.56 USD) in Mexico and 464.15 EUR (526.7 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 41% lower in Brazil.

786.56 EUR
464.15 EUR

Flats for sale

EURMXNBRLUSD

Mexico vs. Brazil - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.42 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 2381 EUR (2701.84 USD) in Mexico and 1732 EUR (1965.66 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 27.3% lower in Brazil.

2 381 EUR
1 732 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 1552 EUR (1761.49 USD) in Mexico and 1030 EUR (1168.69 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 33.6% lower in Brazil.

1 552 EUR
1 030 EUR

Salary

EURMXNBRLUSD

Mexico vs. Brazil - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 2.2 times higher than in Brazil.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 599.1 EUR (679.84 USD) in Mexico and 272.71 EUR (309.47 USD) in Brazil. The average salary is 54.5% lower in Brazil.

599.10 EUR
272.71 EUR

Hotels

EURMXNBRLUSD

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

One star

20.9 EUR
99.6 EUR

Two stars

85.1 EUR
89.9 EUR

Three stars

124 EUR
130 EUR

Four stars

259 EUR
181 EUR

Five stars

706 EUR
406 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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