Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Brazil is 1.55 times more expensive as compared to Mexico.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Brazil and Mexico. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Brazil and Mexico.
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![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Brazil ![]() | ![]() Mexico ![]() |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 2,150 BRL (430 USD) | 15,000 MXN (840 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 3,500 BRL (700 USD) | 25,000 MXN (1,400 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 4,800 BRL (960 USD) | 35,000 MXN (1,960 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 1,600 BRL (320 USD) | 8,000 MXN (448 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 2,800 BRL (560 USD) | 12,000 MXN (672 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 3,500 BRL (700 USD) | 16,000 MXN (896 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month ![]() | 8.96 % | 2.5 % |
Realtor Commission ![]() | 4.5 % | 5 % |
Property Taxes ![]() | 0.5 to 1.5 % | 0.1 to 1.2 % |
The average housing cost in Brazil is 1.77 times less expensive than Mexico.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Brazil ![]() | ![]() Mexico ![]() |
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Basic Home Furnishing ![]() | 3,000 BRL (600 USD) | 20,000 MXN (1,120 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month ![]() | 183 BRL (36.60 USD) | 800 MXN (44.80 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month ![]() | 100 BRL (20 USD) | 500 MXN (28 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month ![]() | 150 BRL (30 USD) | 400 MXN (22.40 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month ![]() | 50 BRL (10 USD) | 400 MXN (22.40 USD) |
If you lived in Brazil, instead of Mexico, you would have to pay 43.71% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Brazil costs 1.87 times less compared to Mexico.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Brazil ![]() | ![]() Mexico ![]() |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month ![]() | 106.94 BRL (21.39 USD) | 600 MXN (33.60 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 78.31 BRL (15.66 USD) | 300 MXN (16.80 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 70 BRL (14 USD) | 200 MXN (11.20 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 120 BRL (24 USD) | 500 MXN (28 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 16.24% less in Brazil compared to Mexico.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Brazil ![]() | ![]() Mexico ![]() |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) ![]() | 8.03 BRL (1.61 USD) | 30 MXN (1.68 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) ![]() | 5.53 BRL (1.11 USD) | 20 MXN (1.12 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) ![]() | 3.81 BRL (0.76 USD) | 10 MXN (0.56 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) ![]() | 4.10 BRL (0.82 USD) | 25 MXN (1.40 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) ![]() | 11.60 BRL (2.32 USD) | 35 MXN (1.96 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) ![]() | 45 BRL (9 USD) | 100 MXN (5.60 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) ![]() | 17.78 BRL (3.56 USD) | 80 MXN (4.48 USD) |
In Brazil, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.11 times more expensive than the cost in Mexico.
If you lived in Brazil, instead of Mexico, you would have to pay 14.11% more for Groceries.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Brazil ![]() | ![]() Mexico ![]() |
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Apples (1 KG) ![]() | 10.61 BRL (2.12 USD) | 35 MXN (1.96 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) ![]() | 6.58 BRL (1.32 USD) | 20 MXN (1.12 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) ![]() | 5.41 BRL (1.08 USD) | 25 MXN (1.40 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) ![]() | 7.68 BRL (1.54 USD) | 30 MXN (1.68 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) ![]() | 5.84 BRL (1.17 USD) | 20 MXN (1.12 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) ![]() | 6 BRL (1.20 USD) | 35 MXN (1.96 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) ![]() | 6.58 BRL (1.32 USD) | 20 MXN (1.12 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) ![]() | 9.50 BRL (1.90 USD) | 40 MXN (2.24 USD) |
If you lived in Brazil, instead of Mexico, you would have to pay 1.08 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Brazil ![]() | ![]() Mexico ![]() |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant ![]() | 30 BRL (6 USD) | 150 MXN (8.40 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two ![]() | 150 BRL (30 USD) | 600 MXN (33.60 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal ![]() | 35 BRL (7 USD) | 80 MXN (4.48 USD) |
Normal Coffee ![]() | 10.04 BRL (2.01 USD) | 30 MXN (1.68 USD) |
Soft Drink ![]() | 6.30 BRL (1.26 USD) | 15 MXN (0.84 USD) |
Pizza for One ![]() | 40 BRL (8 USD) | 150 MXN (8.40 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal ![]() | 30 BRL (6 USD) | 150 MXN (8.40 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 ![]() | 11.50 BRL (2.30 USD) | 60 MXN (3.36 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 9.53% less in Brazil compared to Mexico.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Brazil ![]() | ![]() Mexico ![]() |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle ![]() | 45 BRL (9 USD) | 200 MXN (11.20 USD) |
Glass of Wine ![]() | 25 BRL (5 USD) | 80 MXN (4.48 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter ![]() | 5.66 BRL (1.13 USD) | 20 MXN (1.12 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter ![]() | 11.89 BRL (2.38 USD) | 35 MXN (1.96 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter ![]() | 22 BRL (4.40 USD) | 200 MXN (11.20 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter ![]() | 55 BRL (11 USD) | 400 MXN (22.40 USD) |
If you lived in Brazil, instead of Mexico, you would have to pay 1.59 times less for usual hard drinks.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Brazil ![]() | ![]() Mexico ![]() |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass ![]() | 244 BRL (48.80 USD) | 800 MXN (44.80 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket ![]() | 5.50 BRL (1.10 USD) | 10 MXN (0.56 USD) |
Single Train Ticket ![]() | 50 BRL (10 USD) | Yet to Update () |
Domestic Airplane Ticket ![]() | 600 BRL (120 USD) | 2,000 MXN (112 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare ![]() | 5.40 BRL (1.08 USD) | 30 MXN (1.68 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer ![]() | 7.24 BRL (1.45 USD) | 8 MXN (0.45 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day ![]() | 200 BRL (40 USD) | 600 MXN (33.60 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour ![]() | 5 BRL (1 USD) | 20 MXN (1.12 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour ![]() | 3 BRL (0.60 USD) | 10 MXN (0.56 USD) |
If you lived in Brazil, instead of Mexico, you would have to pay 1.15 times more for transportation.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Brazil ![]() | ![]() Mexico ![]() |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost ![]() | 130,000 BRL (26,000 USD) | 250,000 MXN (14,000 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost ![]() | 500 BRL (100 USD) | 2,000 MXN (112 USD) |
Driving License Fees ![]() | 500 BRL (100 USD) | 1,000 MXN (56 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost ![]() | 1,200 BRL (240 USD) | 4,000 MXN (224 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost ![]() | 500 BRL (100 USD) | 2,000 MXN (112 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates ![]() | 8 % | 10 % |
Fuel Per Liter ![]() | 5.65 BRL (1.13 USD) | 25 MXN (1.40 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon ![]() | 21.30 BRL (4.26 USD) | 100 MXN (5.60 USD) |
Average Toll Fees ![]() | 10 BRL 2 USD | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 1.83 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Brazil compared to that of Mexico.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Brazil ![]() | ![]() Mexico ![]() |
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Doctor Visit ![]() | 200 BRL (40 USD) | 500 MXN (28 USD) |
Specialist Visit ![]() | 300 BRL (60 USD) | 1,000 MXN (56 USD) |
Dentist Visit ![]() | 250 BRL (50 USD) | 800 MXN (44.80 USD) |
Eye Exam ![]() | 100 BRL (20 USD) | 400 MXN (22.40 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling ![]() | 200 BRL (40 USD) | 1,500 MXN (84 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening ![]() | 200 BRL (40 USD) | 600 MXN (33.60 USD) |
Physical Therapy ![]() | 100 BRL (20 USD) | 1,000 MXN (56 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit ![]() | 500 BRL (100 USD) | 3,000 MXN (168 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night ![]() | 1,500 BRL (300 USD) | 4,000 MXN (224 USD) |
Vaccinations ![]() | 150 BRL (30 USD) | 500 MXN (28 USD) |
Prescription Medication ![]() | 80 BRL (16 USD) | 200 MXN (11.20 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication ![]() | 20 BRL (4 USD) | 100 MXN (5.60 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums ![]() | 350 BRL (70 USD) | 2,000 MXN (112 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles ![]() | 500 BRL (100 USD) | 800 MXN (44.80 USD) |
If you lived in Brazil, instead of Mexico, you would have to pay 1.03 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Brazil ![]() | ![]() Mexico ![]() |
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Cosmetic Procedures ![]() | 5,000 BRL (1,000 USD) | 4,000 MXN (224 USD) |
Spa Treatment ![]() | 200 BRL (40 USD) | 1,500 MXN (84 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost ![]() | 70 BRL (14 USD) | 500 MXN (28 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost ![]() | 400 BRL (80 USD) | 800 MXN (44.80 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost ![]() | 150 BRL (30 USD) | 400 MXN (22.40 USD) |
Haircuts ![]() | 50 BRL (10 USD) | 150 MXN (8.40 USD) |
Hair Coloring ![]() | 100 BRL (20 USD) | 500 MXN (28 USD) |
Shampoo Price ![]() | 15 BRL (3 USD) | 60 MXN (3.36 USD) |
Toothpaste Price ![]() | 7 BRL (1.40 USD) | 25 MXN (1.40 USD) |
If you lived in Brazil, instead of Mexico, you would have to pay 2.70 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Brazil ![]() | ![]() Mexico ![]() |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes ![]() | 350 BRL (70 USD) | 3,000 MXN (168 USD) |
Men's Shirt ![]() | 150 BRL (30 USD) | 800 MXN (44.80 USD) |
Women's Dress ![]() | 250 BRL (50 USD) | 1,500 MXN (84 USD) |
Summer Dress ![]() | 150 BRL (30 USD) | 1,200 MXN (67.20 USD) |
Men's Suit ![]() | 800 BRL (160 USD) | 6,000 MXN (336 USD) |
Men's Jeans ![]() | 300 BRL (60 USD) | 1,500 MXN (84 USD) |
Women's Jeans ![]() | 300 BRL (60 USD) | 1,500 MXN (84 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes ![]() | 350 BRL (70 USD) | 3,000 MXN (168 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes ![]() | 300 BRL (60 USD) | 3,000 MXN (168 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes ![]() | 250 BRL (50 USD) | 2,000 MXN (112 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes ![]() | 200 BRL (40 USD) | 2,000 MXN (112 USD) |
Underwear For Men ![]() | 50 BRL (10 USD) | 200 MXN (11.20 USD) |
Underwear For Women ![]() | 50 BRL (10 USD) | 250 MXN (14 USD) |
Socks For Men ![]() | 20 BRL (4 USD) | 100 MXN (5.60 USD) |
Socks For Women ![]() | 20 BRL (4 USD) | 100 MXN (5.60 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults ![]() | 350 BRL (70 USD) | 3,000 MXN (168 USD) |
Sportswear ![]() | 200 BRL (40 USD) | 1,500 MXN (84 USD) |
If you lived in Brazil, instead of Mexico, you would have to pay 2.10 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Brazil ![]() | ![]() Mexico ![]() |
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Children's Jeans ![]() | 100 BRL (20 USD) | 1,000 MXN (56 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers ![]() | 120 BRL (24 USD) | 1,200 MXN (67.20 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat ![]() | 200 BRL (40 USD) | 1,500 MXN (84 USD) |
Daycare for Infant ![]() | 2,500 BRL (500 USD) | 4,000 MXN (224 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler ![]() | 2,200 BRL (440 USD) | 3,500 MXN (196 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days ![]() | 80 BRL (16 USD) | 800 MXN (44.80 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs ![]() | 2,500 BRL (500 USD) | 3,000 MXN (168 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities ![]() | 200 BRL (40 USD) | 2,000 MXN (112 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids ![]() | 1,000 BRL (200 USD) | 5,000 MXN (280 USD) |
If you lived in Brazil, instead of Mexico, you would have to pay 1.44 times more for Childcare and kids clothing.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Brazil ![]() | ![]() Mexico ![]() |
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PreSchool Fees ![]() | 2,722.22 BRL (544.44 USD) | 5,000 MXN (280 USD) |
Primary School Fees ![]() | 15,000 BRL (3,000 USD) | 8,000 MXN (448 USD) |
Secondary School Fees ![]() | 20,000 BRL (4,000 USD) | 12,000 MXN (672 USD) |
Private School Fees ![]() | 40,000 BRL (8,000 USD) | 20,000 MXN (1,120 USD) |
University Tuition Fees ![]() | 25,000 BRL (5,000 USD) | 60,000 MXN (3,360 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees ![]() | 60,000 BRL (12,000 USD) | 120,000 MXN (6,720 USD) |
After School Activities ![]() | 300 BRL (60 USD) | 2,000 MXN (112 USD) |
Special Education Services ![]() | 300 BRL (60 USD) | 2,500 MXN (140 USD) |
Tutoring ![]() | 100 BRL (20 USD) | 1,000 MXN (56 USD) |
Textbooks Cost ![]() | 50 BRL (10 USD) | 600 MXN (33.60 USD) |
School Supplies ![]() | 30 BRL (6 USD) | 300 MXN (16.80 USD) |
If you lived in Brazil, instead of Mexico, you would have to pay 2.52 times more for school and education.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Brazil ![]() | ![]() Mexico ![]() |
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Movie Ticket (Single) ![]() | 40 BRL (8 USD) | 100 MXN (5.60 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) ![]() | 100 BRL (20 USD) | 300 MXN (16.80 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) ![]() | 150 BRL (30 USD) | 500 MXN (28 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) ![]() | 100 BRL (20 USD) | 500 MXN (28 USD) |
Gym Membership ![]() | 135.32 BRL (27.06 USD) | 600 MXN (33.60 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access ![]() | 80 BRL (16 USD) | 300 MXN (16.80 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket ![]() | 50 BRL (10 USD) | 100 MXN (5.60 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket ![]() | 30 BRL (6 USD) | 150 MXN (8.40 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket ![]() | 200 BRL (40 USD) | 300 MXN (16.80 USD) |
Bowling ![]() | 70 BRL (14 USD) | 150 MXN (8.40 USD) |
Mini Golf ![]() | 50 BRL (10 USD) | 100 MXN (5.60 USD) |
Video Games ![]() | 200 BRL (40 USD) | 1,000 MXN (56 USD) |
Streaming Services ![]() | 30 BRL (6 USD) | 150 MXN (8.40 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental ![]() | 100 BRL (20 USD) | 300 MXN (16.80 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass ![]() | 500 BRL (100 USD) | 6,000 MXN (336 USD) |
If you lived in Brazil, instead of Mexico, you would have to pay 1.61 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Brazil ![]() | ![]() Mexico ![]() |
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Language Classes ![]() | 250 BRL (50 USD) | 1,500 MXN (84 USD) |
Parenting Classes ![]() | 200 BRL (40 USD) | 1,000 MXN (56 USD) |
Art Classes ![]() | 100 BRL (20 USD) | 600 MXN (33.60 USD) |
Fitness Classes ![]() | 60 BRL (12 USD) | 300 MXN (16.80 USD) |
Music Lessons ![]() | 80 BRL (16 USD) | 500 MXN (28 USD) |
Dance Lessons ![]() | 70 BRL (14 USD) | 500 MXN (28 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes ![]() | 40 BRL (8 USD) | 200 MXN (11.20 USD) |
Educational Software ![]() | 150 BRL (30 USD) | 1,000 MXN (56 USD) |
If you lived in Brazil, instead of Mexico, you would have to pay 1.65 times less for Private Classes.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Brazil ![]() | ![]() Mexico ![]() |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary ![]() | 5,600 BRL (1,120 USD) | 20,000 MXN (1,120 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary ![]() | 4,200 BRL (840 USD) | 15,000 MXN (840 USD) |
Minimum Wages ![]() | 44 BRL per hour (8.80 USD) | 200 MXN per hour (11.20 USD) |
Average Bonus ![]() | 1,500 BRL (300 USD) | 10,000 MXN (560 USD) |
Income Tax Rate ![]() | 0 to 25 % | 0 to 16 % |
Social Security Contributions ![]() | 11 % | 10 % |
Pension Contributions ![]() | 8 % | 5 % |
Cost of Living Index ![]() | 49 | 45 |
Median Household Income ![]() | 3,500 BRL (700 USD) | 60,000 MXN (3,360 USD) |
If you lived in Brazil, you would earn 1.98 times less salary as compared to Mexico.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Brazil ![]() | ![]() Mexico ![]() |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate ![]() | 250 BRL (50 USD) | 1,000 MXN (56 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 200 BRL (40 USD) | 800 MXN (44.80 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 150 BRL (30 USD) | 700 MXN (39.20 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 120 BRL (24 USD) | 600 MXN (33.60 USD) |
Professional Services cost 1.21 times less in Brazil, as compared to Mexico.
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