Brazil vs Mexico
Mexico is about 15% pricier than Brazil overall, with a price level of 55.0 versus 46.9 (US = 100). The gap is widest in restaurants & hotels and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, Brazil scores higher (77 vs 64 of 100).
Metric Brazil Mexico
Price level (US=100) 46.9 55.0
GDP / capita (PPP) $22,338 $26,185
GNI / capita (PPP) $21,590 $25,460
Inflation (YoY) 4.4% 4.7%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Brazil Mexico
Housing & utilities 54 82
Food 81 100
Transport 89 95
Restaurants & hotels 49 84
Health 69 83
Communication 95 69
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Brazil Mexico
Quality-of-life score 77/100 64/100
Life expectancy 76 yrs 75 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 19.3 24.9
Internet users 84% 83%
Frequently asked
Is Brazil more expensive than Mexico?
Mexico is more expensive: about 15% pricier than Brazil overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Mexico?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Brazil would cost roughly $117,500 in Mexico, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Brazil or Mexico?
Brazil scores higher, 77 vs 64 out of 100.
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