Cost of living in São Paulo (Brazil) is 7% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico)
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| Food | - 34% | |||
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| Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is 34% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Mexico City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 49 (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 361 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 38 (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 180 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 13 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 69 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.80 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 30 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 15 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 53 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 10 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 35 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 33 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 89 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 14 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 46 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 8 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 34 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 28 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 52 (Mex$ 174) | Mex$ 264 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 11 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 38 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.94 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 28 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 25% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Mexico City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 6,271 (Mex$ 21,087) | Mex$ 33,211 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 4,239 (Mex$ 14,255) | Mex$ 17,614 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 669 (Mex$ 2,249) | Mex$ 1,015 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 4,634 (Mex$ 15,583) | Mex$ 22,888 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,820 (Mex$ 9,483) | Mex$ 11,962 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 563 (Mex$ 1,891) | Mex$ 603 | + 213% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 89 (Mex$ 300) | Mex$ 449 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,816 (Mex$ 6,107) | Mex$ 7,494 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 697 (Mex$ 2,345) | Mex$ 2,353 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 30 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 148 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 24 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 116 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is 14% more expensive than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Mexico City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 290 (Mex$ 975) | Mex$ 923 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 294 (Mex$ 987) | Mex$ 797 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 552 (Mex$ 1,857) | Mex$ 1,606 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 401 (Mex$ 1,349) | Mex$ 1,589 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is 34% more expensive than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 127,508 (Mex$ 428,747) | Mex$ 406,623 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6.00 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 25 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 292 (Mex$ 983) | Mex$ 576 | + 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 46 (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 108 | + 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 10% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Mexico City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 26 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 124 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 49 (Mex$ 166) | Mex$ 267 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 384 (Mex$ 1,290) | Mex$ 694 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 23 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 98 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 15 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 61 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 23 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 88 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 38 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 7 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 37 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 74 (Mex$ 247) | Mex$ 380 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is 9% more expensive than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Mexico City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 141 (Mex$ 475) | Mex$ 389 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 77 (Mex$ 259) | Mex$ 183 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 380 (Mex$ 1,278) | Mex$ 1,419 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 301 (Mex$ 1,013) | Mex$ 1,010 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 37 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 226 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 18 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 102 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 13 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 59 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,548 (Mex$ 11,932) | Mex$ 9,347 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.67 (Mex$ 5.61) | Mex$ 1.85 | + 203% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 152 (Mex$ 510) | Mex$ 1,462 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 13 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 81 | - 47% | |
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TOTAL | - 7% | ||
These prices were last updated on July 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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