Cost of living in Porto Alegre, Brazil vs Tepic, Mexico
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Food | - 1% | |||
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Food in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is about the same as in Tepic (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 84 | + 9% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 28 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 73 | + 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 48 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.27 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 18 | - 31% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 9 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 32 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 14 | + 67% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 18 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 49 | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 37 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.72 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 18 | - 0% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.15 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 17 | + 14% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 29 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 180 | - 39% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 30 | - 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.55 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 14 | - 30% | |
Housing | + 32% | |||
Housing in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 32% more expensive than in Tepic (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,649 (Mex$ 9,923) | Mex$ 7,927 | + 25% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,541 (Mex$ 5,773) | Mex$ 3,574 | + 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 526 (Mex$ 1,970) | Mex$ 675 | + 192% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,936 (Mex$ 7,252) | Mex$ 5,002 | + 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,329 (Mex$ 4,978) | Mex$ 4,041 | + 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 343 (Mex$ 1,286) | Mex$ 516 | + 149% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 94 (Mex$ 350) | Mex$ 347 | + 1% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,804 (Mex$ 6,757) | Mex$ 6,254 | + 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 470 (Mex$ 1,762) | Mex$ 2,254 | - 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 25 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 66 | + 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 93 | - 17% | |
Clothes | + 27% | |||
Clothes in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 27% more expensive than in Tepic (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 242 (Mex$ 907) | Mex$ 793 | + 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 190 (Mex$ 712) | Mex$ 510 | + 40% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 366 (Mex$ 1,370) | Mex$ 1,178 | + 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 253 (Mex$ 949) | Mex$ 962 | - 1% | |
Transportation | + 55% | |||
Transportation in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 55% more expensive than in Tepic (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 87,404 (Mex$ 327,358) | Mex$ 260,163 | + 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.89 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 19 | - 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 230 (Mex$ 862) | Mex$ 379 | + 128% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 41 (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 166 | - 7% | |
Personal Care | + 7% | |||
Personal Care in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 7% more expensive than in Tepic (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 91 | - 21% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 52 (Mex$ 193) | Mex$ 114 | + 69% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 206 (Mex$ 770) | Mex$ 460 | + 68% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 17 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 172 | - 63% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 46 | - 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 57 | + 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.71 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 25 | - 13% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.88 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 20 | - 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 95 | + 60% | |
Entertainment | + 32% | |||
Entertainment in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 32% more expensive than in Tepic (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 76 (Mex$ 283) | Mex$ 253 | + 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 53 (Mex$ 199) | Mex$ 118 | + 68% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 232 (Mex$ 868) | Mex$ 471 | + 84% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 187 (Mex$ 700) | Mex$ 426 | + 64% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 23 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 65 | + 33% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 49 | - 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 15 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 26 | + 115% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,399 (Mex$ 12,731) | Mex$ 10,650 | + 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.75 (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 4.29 | + 53% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 146 (Mex$ 547) | Mex$ 516 | + 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 54 | - 33% | |
TOTAL | + 29% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 29% more expensive than in Tepic (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 32,172 (R$ 8,590) in Porto Alegre to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 25,000 in Tepic.
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