Cost of living in Curitiba, Brazil vs Tampico, Mexico
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| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Curitiba (Brazil) is 36% cheaper than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 211 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 29 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 124 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 74 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.45 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 19 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 30 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.86 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 16 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 42 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 36 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.34 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 21 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.76 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 20 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 39 (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 173 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 27 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.35 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 15 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Curitiba (Brazil) is 4% cheaper than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,482 (Mex$ 8,850) | Mex$ 7,002 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,757 (Mex$ 6,262) | Mex$ 4,889 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 531 (Mex$ 1,893) | Mex$ 1,590 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,970 (Mex$ 7,024) | Mex$ 8,495 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,172 (Mex$ 4,179) | Mex$ 4,699 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 236 (Mex$ 841) | Mex$ 1,750 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 89 (Mex$ 316) | Mex$ 362 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,760 (Mex$ 6,273) | Mex$ 7,361 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 453 (Mex$ 1,615) | Mex$ 1,770 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 67 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 51 | + 27% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Curitiba (Brazil) is 11% cheaper than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 251 (Mex$ 895) | Mex$ 779 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 180 (Mex$ 642) | Mex$ 773 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 349 (Mex$ 1,244) | Mex$ 1,291 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 236 (Mex$ 842) | Mex$ 1,140 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Curitiba (Brazil) is 40% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 114,642 (Mex$ 408,691) | Mex$ 216,186 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.14 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 16 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 223 (Mex$ 793) | Mex$ 531 | + 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 44 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 198 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Curitiba (Brazil) is 9% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 55 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 57 (Mex$ 202) | Mex$ 201 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 217 (Mex$ 772) | Mex$ 533 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 14 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 80 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 34 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 50 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.61 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 25 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.79 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 23 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 116 | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Curitiba (Brazil) is 23% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 99 (Mex$ 351) | Mex$ 277 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 44 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 135 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 309 (Mex$ 1,100) | Mex$ 587 | + 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 218 (Mex$ 778) | Mex$ 652 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 25 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 80 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 49 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 29 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,499 (Mex$ 12,473) | Mex$ 8,594 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.89 (Mex$ 3.16) | Mex$ 2.28 | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 126 (Mex$ 451) | Mex$ 484 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 54 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,180 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Curitiba (Brazil) is about the same as in Tampico (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 21,392 (R$ 6,001) in Curitiba to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 21,000 in Tampico.
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