Cost of living in Mexico City (Mexico) is 8% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil)
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| Food | + 44% | |||
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| Food in Mexico City (Mexico) is 44% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Mexico City | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 301 (R$ 85) | R$ 43 | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 172 (R$ 49) | R$ 36 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 66 (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.35 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 54 (R$ 15) | R$ 15 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 36 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 93 (R$ 26) | R$ 26 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 47 (R$ 13) | R$ 13 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 33 (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 31 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 294 (R$ 83) | R$ 57 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 37 (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 29 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.57 | + 77% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Mexico City (Mexico) is 29% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Mexico City | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 32,743 (R$ 9,268) | R$ 5,902 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 16,631 (R$ 4,707) | R$ 3,849 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,089 (R$ 308) | R$ 712 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 21,428 (R$ 6,065) | R$ 4,126 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 11,179 (R$ 3,164) | R$ 2,354 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 657 (R$ 186) | R$ 742 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 457 (R$ 129) | R$ 89 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,787 (R$ 1,921) | R$ 1,933 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,916 (R$ 825) | R$ 612 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 130 (R$ 37) | R$ 33 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 127 (R$ 36) | R$ 25 | + 41% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico City (Mexico) is 24% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,026 (R$ 290) | R$ 273 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 1,133 (R$ 321) | R$ 247 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,819 (R$ 515) | R$ 452 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 2,025 (R$ 573) | R$ 417 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico City (Mexico) is 27% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 403,205 (R$ 114,125) | R$ 133,246 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.57 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 593 (R$ 168) | R$ 286 | - 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 154 (R$ 44) | R$ 52 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico City (Mexico) is 24% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 127 (R$ 36) | R$ 23 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 270 (R$ 76) | R$ 74 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 1,059 (R$ 300) | R$ 318 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 70 (R$ 20) | R$ 19 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 67 (R$ 19) | R$ 13 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 80 (R$ 23) | R$ 18 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 45 (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 49 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.32 | + 160% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 388 (R$ 110) | R$ 70 | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico City (Mexico) is about the same as in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Mexico City | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 664 (R$ 188) | R$ 124 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 195 (R$ 55) | R$ 70 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,436 (R$ 407) | R$ 232 | + 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 1,381 (R$ 391) | R$ 309 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 263 (R$ 74) | R$ 38 | + 98% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 94 (R$ 27) | R$ 14 | + 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 59 (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 13,202 (R$ 3,737) | R$ 4,734 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.60 (R$ 0.45) | R$ 2.04 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,785 (R$ 505) | R$ 135 | + 273% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 72 (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 63% | |
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TOTAL | + 8% | ||
These prices were last updated on October 07, 2024.
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