Cost of living in Curitiba, Brazil vs Tapachula, Mexico
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| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Curitiba (Brazil) is 24% cheaper than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 65 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 99 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 100 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.46 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 14 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 6 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 24 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.80 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 15 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 45 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 40 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.29 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 42 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.82 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 35 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 130 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 21 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.24 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 20 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Curitiba (Brazil) is 27% cheaper than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,385 (Mex$ 8,967) | Mex$ 13,191 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,692 (Mex$ 6,360) | Mex$ 4,973 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 556 (Mex$ 2,090) | Mex$ 2,317 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,831 (Mex$ 6,884) | Mex$ 8,747 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,108 (Mex$ 4,166) | Mex$ 3,681 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 236 (Mex$ 886) | Mex$ 1,399 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 89 (Mex$ 336) | Mex$ 750 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,724 (Mex$ 6,481) | Mex$ 5,000 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 467 (Mex$ 1,754) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 192 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (Mex$ 68) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Curitiba (Brazil) is 22% cheaper than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 249 (Mex$ 938) | Mex$ 1,340 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 180 (Mex$ 677) | Mex$ 800 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 338 (Mex$ 1,272) | Mex$ 2,000 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 236 (Mex$ 888) | Mex$ 1,000 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Curitiba (Brazil) is 40% more expensive than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 110,193 (Mex$ 414,263) | Mex$ 300,000 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.03 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 19 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 221 (Mex$ 831) | Mex$ 450 | + 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 45 (Mex$ 171) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Curitiba (Brazil) is 25% cheaper than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 60 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 69 (Mex$ 258) | Mex$ 200 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 215 (Mex$ 807) | Mex$ 500 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 14 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 400 | - 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 63 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 80 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.61 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 44 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.78 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 60 | - 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 135 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Curitiba (Brazil) is about the same as in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 97 (Mex$ 364) | Mex$ 147 | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 43 (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 140 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 309 (Mex$ 1,161) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 226 (Mex$ 849) | Mex$ 300 | + 183% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 26 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 115 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 80 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 55 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,499 (Mex$ 13,153) | Mex$ 18,000 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.89 (Mex$ 3.33) | Mex$ 4.00 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 124 (Mex$ 468) | Mex$ 417 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (Mex$ 36) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,021 prices entered by 102 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Curitiba (Brazil) is 7% cheaper than in Tapachula (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Mex$ 40,000 in Tapachula you would need to make just about Mex$ 37,388 (R$ 9,945) in Curitiba.
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