Cost of living in Curitiba, Brazil vs Tampico, Mexico
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| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Curitiba (Brazil) is 29% cheaper than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 182 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 29 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 107 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 72 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.46 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 19 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 30 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.80 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 16 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 38 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 36 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.29 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 21 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.82 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 19 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 159 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 27 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.16 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 13 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Curitiba (Brazil) is 5% cheaper than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,385 (Mex$ 8,744) | Mex$ 6,922 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,692 (Mex$ 6,201) | Mex$ 5,114 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 556 (Mex$ 2,038) | Mex$ 1,602 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,831 (Mex$ 6,713) | Mex$ 8,746 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,108 (Mex$ 4,062) | Mex$ 4,651 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 236 (Mex$ 864) | Mex$ 1,742 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 89 (Mex$ 328) | Mex$ 372 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,724 (Mex$ 6,319) | Mex$ 7,827 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 467 (Mex$ 1,711) | Mex$ 1,778 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 64 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 46 | + 38% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Curitiba (Brazil) is about the same as in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 249 (Mex$ 914) | Mex$ 682 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 180 (Mex$ 660) | Mex$ 716 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 338 (Mex$ 1,240) | Mex$ 1,291 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 236 (Mex$ 866) | Mex$ 1,132 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Curitiba (Brazil) is 48% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 110,193 (Mex$ 403,941) | Mex$ 211,511 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.05 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 16 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 225 (Mex$ 826) | Mex$ 498 | + 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 45 (Mex$ 166) | Mex$ 226 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Curitiba (Brazil) is 35% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 52 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 69 (Mex$ 252) | Mex$ 106 | + 137% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 221 (Mex$ 812) | Mex$ 512 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 14 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 79 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 32 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 47 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.61 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 25 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.78 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 22 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 109 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Curitiba (Brazil) is 36% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 97 (Mex$ 355) | Mex$ 278 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 43 (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 131 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 309 (Mex$ 1,132) | Mex$ 547 | + 107% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 226 (Mex$ 828) | Mex$ 576 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 26 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 81 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 45 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 28 | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,499 (Mex$ 12,826) | Mex$ 7,685 | + 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.89 (Mex$ 3.25) | Mex$ 2.04 | + 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 124 (Mex$ 456) | Mex$ 452 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 51 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,066 prices entered by 103 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Curitiba (Brazil) is 9% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 20,801 (R$ 5,674) in Curitiba to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 19,000 in Tampico.
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