Cost of living in São Paulo (Brazil) is 39% more expensive than in Tepic (Mexico)
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| Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is 12% more expensive than in Tepic (Mexico) | ||
|---|---|---|
| São Paulo (Brazil) | Tepic (Mexico) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| R$ 35 (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 84 | 48% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| R$ 28 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 73 | 38% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| R$ 9 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 48 | 31% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| R$ 4.00 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 18 | 19% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| R$ 10 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 32 | 16% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| R$ 6 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 14 | 64% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| R$ 22 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 49 | 60% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| R$ 9 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 37 | 14% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| R$ 5.00 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 18 | 2% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| R$ 4.96 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 17 | 6% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| R$ 46 (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 180 | 7% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| R$ 8 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 30 | 7% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| R$ 4.02 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 14 | 6% |
| Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 61% more expensive than in Tepic (Mexico) | ||
| São Paulo (Brazil) | Tepic (Mexico) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 4,147 (Mex$ 14,987) | Mex$ 7,927 | 89% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 2,689 (Mex$ 9,718) | Mex$ 3,574 | 172% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| R$ 437 (Mex$ 1,580) | Mex$ 675 | 134% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 3,271 (Mex$ 11,821) | Mex$ 5,002 | 136% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 1,882 (Mex$ 6,803) | Mex$ 4,041 | 68% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| R$ 293 (Mex$ 1,059) | Mex$ 516 | 105% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| R$ 78 (Mex$ 283) | Mex$ 347 | 18% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| R$ 1,698 (Mex$ 6,137) | Mex$ 6,254 | 2% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 473 (Mex$ 1,711) | Mex$ 2,254 | 24% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| R$ 23 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 66 | 24% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| R$ 18 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 93 | 29% |
| Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is 28% more expensive than in Tepic (Mexico) | ||
| São Paulo (Brazil) | Tepic (Mexico) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| R$ 229 (Mex$ 829) | Mex$ 793 | 5% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| R$ 208 (Mex$ 753) | Mex$ 510 | 48% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 346 (Mex$ 1,249) | Mex$ 1,178 | 6% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| R$ 265 (Mex$ 959) | Mex$ 962 | 0% |
| Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is 63% more expensive than in Tepic (Mexico) | ||
| São Paulo (Brazil) | Tepic (Mexico) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| R$ 98,690 (Mex$ 356,646) | Mex$ 260,163 | 37% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| R$ 4.52 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 19 | 15% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| R$ 265 (Mex$ 959) | Mex$ 379 | 153% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| R$ 33 (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 166 | 29% |
| Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 5% more expensive than in Tepic (Mexico) | ||
| São Paulo (Brazil) | Tepic (Mexico) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 18 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 91 | 30% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| R$ 48 (Mex$ 174) | Mex$ 114 | 52% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| R$ 194 (Mex$ 699) | Mex$ 460 | 52% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| R$ 17 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 172 | 65% |
| 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$ 53) | Mex$ 57 | 7% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| R$ 7 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 25 | 8% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| R$ 4.41 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 20 | 22% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| R$ 55 (Mex$ 198) | Mex$ 95 | 109% |
| Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is 27% more expensive than in Tepic (Mexico) | ||
| São Paulo (Brazil) | Tepic (Mexico) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| R$ 117 (Mex$ 424) | Mex$ 253 | 68% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| R$ 66 (Mex$ 240) | Mex$ 118 | 102% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| R$ 245 (Mex$ 885) | Mex$ 471 | 88% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| R$ 204 (Mex$ 736) | Mex$ 426 | 73% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| R$ 30 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 65 | 66% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| R$ 10 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 49 | 24% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| R$ 12 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 26 | 63% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| R$ 3,538 (Mex$ 12,784) | Mex$ 10,650 | 20% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| R$ 1.16 (Mex$ 4.21) | Mex$ 4.29 | 2% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| R$ 162 (Mex$ 585) | Mex$ 516 | 13% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| R$ 10 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 54 | 32% |
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For example, you would need at least Mex$ 33,263 (R$ 9,204) in São Paulo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 24,000 in Tepic.