- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- United States
- Teresina
- Milwaukee
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Teresina (Brazil) and Milwaukee (United States)
| Food | 11% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Teresina (Brazil) is 11% cheaper than in Milwaukee (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | - | $12.57 | - |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 7 ($3.45) | $5.83 | 41% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | R$ 6 ($2.96) | $3.31 | 11% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2 ($0.99) | $2.43 | 59% |
| 12 eggs, large | - | $1.71 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $3.87 | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $5.29 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $3.13 | - |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | - | $3.07 | - |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | - | $1.68 | - |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $11.11 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | $1.77 | - |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $1.64 | - |
| Housing | 64% | ||
| Housing in Teresina (Brazil) is 64% cheaper than in Milwaukee (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | R$ 500 ($247) | $1,100 | 78% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 50 ($25) | $91 | 73% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | - | $42 | - |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | $550 | - |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | $115 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $9.43 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $18.57 | - |
| Clothes | |||
| Clothes in Teresina (Brazil) is in Milwaukee (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | - | $43 | - |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | - | $36 | - |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | - | $63 | - |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | - | $93 | - |
| Transportation | 3% | ||
| Transportation in Teresina (Brazil) is 3% cheaper than in Milwaukee (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 40,000 ($19,727) | $23,778 | 17% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 2.70 ($1.33) | $1.03 | 29% |
| monthly ticket public transport | - | $59 | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | $23 | - |
| Personal Care | |||
| Personal Care in Teresina (Brazil) is in Milwaukee (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | - | $6.78 | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $6.11 | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.27 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.62 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $2.76 | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $2.84 | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $18 | - |
| Entertainment | |||
| Entertainment in Teresina (Brazil) is in Milwaukee (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $33 | - |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $20 | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $134 | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | - | $89 | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $7.57 | - |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.71 | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | - | $3.79 | - |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | $135 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.17 | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | - | $43 | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | - | $7.20 | - |
| TOTAL | 33% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,345 prices entered by 128 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2013.
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Cost of living in Teresina (Brazil) is 33% cheaper than in Milwaukee (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,125
in Milwaukee
you would need to make just about $2,108
(R$ 4,275)
in Teresina.