- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Ethiopia
- Teresina
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Teresina, Brazil compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
Food | + 3% | |||
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Food in Teresina (Brazil) is 3% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 19 (148 Birr) | 161 Birr | - 8% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 21 (165 Birr) | 138 Birr | + 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (80 Birr) | 170 Birr | - 53% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.82 (30 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 28% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (65 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.06 (32 Birr) | 26 Birr | + 21% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 (122 Birr) | 133 Birr | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (51 Birr) | 88 Birr | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.75 (29 Birr) | 15 Birr | + 100% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.34 (34 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 92% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 (298 Birr) | 184 Birr | + 62% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.61 (44 Birr) | 41 Birr | + 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.00 (23 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 49% | |
Housing | - 58% | |||
Housing in Teresina (Brazil) is 58% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,483 (11,541 Birr) | 37,409 Birr | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,100 (8,560 Birr) | 18,922 Birr | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 277 (2,156 Birr) | 5,433 Birr | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,280 (9,961 Birr) | 16,258 Birr | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 740 (5,758 Birr) | 10,556 Birr | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 433 (3,372 Birr) | 2,887 Birr | + 17% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 101 (784 Birr) | 2,586 Birr | - 70% | |
40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,424 (11,079 Birr) | 16,198 Birr | - 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 387 (3,013 Birr) | 4,197 Birr | - 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 11 (88 Birr) | 95 Birr | - 7% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 8 (61 Birr) | 179 Birr | - 66% | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in Teresina (Brazil) is 3% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 184 (1,432 Birr) | 701 Birr | + 104% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 142 (1,105 Birr) | 1,170 Birr | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 312 (2,429 Birr) | 2,247 Birr | + 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 173 (1,349 Birr) | 2,025 Birr | - 33% | |
Transportation | + 4% | |||
Transportation in Teresina (Brazil) is 4% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 61,548 (478,948 Birr) | 754,439 Birr | - 37% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.44 (27 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 130 (1,011 Birr) | 645 Birr | + 57% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 29 (222 Birr) | 287 Birr | - 22% | |
Personal Care | + 13% | |||
Personal Care in Teresina (Brazil) is 13% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (116 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 38% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 15 (117 Birr) | 80 Birr | + 46% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 135 (1,051 Birr) | 522 Birr | + 101% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 16 (125 Birr) | 90 Birr | + 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 8 (60 Birr) | 100 Birr | - 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (102 Birr) | 94 Birr | + 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 3.56 (28 Birr) | 42 Birr | - 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.18 (40 Birr) | 51 Birr | - 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 18 (142 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 29% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in Teresina (Brazil) is 27% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 78 (610 Birr) | 313 Birr | + 95% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 33 (258 Birr) | 169 Birr | + 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 50 (389 Birr) | 3,292 Birr | - 88% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 164 (1,276 Birr) | 978 Birr | + 31% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 10 (74 Birr) | 120 Birr | - 38% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 7 (57 Birr) | 32 Birr | + 80% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 7 (54 Birr) | 30 Birr | + 78% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 12,116 Birr | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 2.25 (18 Birr) | 36 Birr | - 51% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 120 (936 Birr) | 1,475 Birr | - 37% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (73 Birr) | 97 Birr | - 25% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Teresina (Brazil) is 25% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
111,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa
you would need to make just about 83,532 Birr
(R$ 10,734)
in Teresina.
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