Cost of living in São Paulo, Brazil vs Tehuacán, Mexico
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| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is 18% more expensive than in Tehuacán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 35 (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 67 | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 82 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 39 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.98 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 17 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 10 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 29 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 16 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 22 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 32 | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 29 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.83 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 12 | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.93 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 18 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 46 (Mex$ 173) | Mex$ 290 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 24 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.80 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 17 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 38% more expensive than in Tehuacán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 4,165 (Mex$ 15,658) | Mex$ 5,777 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,698 (Mex$ 10,142) | Mex$ 3,195 | + 217% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 456 (Mex$ 1,713) | Mex$ 433 | + 295% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,225 (Mex$ 12,124) | Mex$ 10,088 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,866 (Mex$ 7,014) | Mex$ 6,428 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 315 (Mex$ 1,186) | Mex$ 871 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 79 (Mex$ 296) | Mex$ 399 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,676 (Mex$ 6,300) | Mex$ 10,030 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 484 (Mex$ 1,819) | Mex$ 1,417 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 22 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 72 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 150 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is 25% more expensive than in Tehuacán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 238 (Mex$ 894) | Mex$ 591 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 231 (Mex$ 869) | Mex$ 705 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 335 (Mex$ 1,260) | Mex$ 1,280 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 274 (Mex$ 1,030) | Mex$ 841 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is 45% more expensive than in Tehuacán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 99,146 (Mex$ 372,733) | Mex$ 188,931 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.30 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 19 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 267 (Mex$ 1,003) | Mex$ 589 | + 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 33 (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 240 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 20% more expensive than in Tehuacán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 18 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 47 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 48 (Mex$ 181) | Mex$ 197 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 192 (Mex$ 721) | Mex$ 250 | + 188% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 17 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 50 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 40 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 42 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 30 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.34 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 39 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 53 (Mex$ 199) | Mex$ 94 | + 112% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is 9% more expensive than in Tehuacán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 117 (Mex$ 439) | Mex$ 249 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 67 (Mex$ 253) | Mex$ 163 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 248 (Mex$ 932) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 206 (Mex$ 774) | Mex$ 570 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 30 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 198 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 78 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 27 | + 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,556 (Mex$ 13,369) | Mex$ 13,000 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.16 (Mex$ 4.38) | Mex$ 1.00 | + 338% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 153 (Mex$ 576) | Mex$ 1,315 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 50 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,939 prices entered by 349 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in São Paulo (Brazil) is 28% more expensive than in Tehuacán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 21,831 (R$ 5,807) in São Paulo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 17,000 in Tehuacán.
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