- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- United States
- Porto Velho
- Amarillo, Texas
- Comparison
Cost of living in Porto Velho, Brazil compared to Amarillo, Texas, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Porto Velho (Brazil) is 30% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 21 ($7) | $10 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 26 ($8) | $7 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 ($3.58) | $4.68 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.89 ($0.91) | $1.02 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 11 ($3.46) | $3.36 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.85 ($1.52) | $2.20 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 14 ($4.34) | $4.41 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.92 ($1.54) | $3.45 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.41 ($1.70) | $1.16 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.23 ($1.32) | $4.93 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 37 ($12) | $12 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.62 ($1.76) | $1.79 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.95 ($0.93) | $2.22 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Porto Velho (Brazil) is 31% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,950 ($611) | $1,104 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,325 ($415) | $915 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $195 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $671 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $744 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $328 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 98 ($31) | $42 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 2,424 ($759) | $400 | + 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 581 ($182) | $150 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 14 ($4.42) | $16 | - 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 13 ($3.92) | $24 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Porto Velho (Brazil) is 6% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 208 ($65) | $48 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 98 ($31) | $30 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 274 ($86) | $93 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 290 ($91) | $102 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Porto Velho (Brazil) is 17% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 66,746 ($20,910) | $13,000 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.58 ($1.12) | $0.57 | + 97% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 151 ($47) | $50 | - 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Porto Velho (Brazil) is 51% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $5.55 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 10 ($3.13) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 100 ($31) | $83 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $5.34 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 ($3.00) | $2.87 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 3.20 ($1.00) | $8 | - 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 3.50 ($1.10) | $4.38 | - 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 2.50 ($0.78) | $1.39 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 18 ($5.52) | $18 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Porto Velho (Brazil) is 20% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 44 ($14) | $33 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 37 ($12) | $18 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 200 ($63) | $40 | + 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 113 ($35) | $49 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 41 ($13) | $12 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 6 ($1.95) | $5.00 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 ($2.70) | $3.52 | - 23% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | R$ 6,000 ($1,880) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 2.50 ($0.78) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 137 ($43) | $33 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 ($3.13) | $5.95 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 197 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 11, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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USD
/
BRL
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Cost of living in Porto Velho (Brazil) is 20% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,400
in Amarillo, Texas
you would need to make just about $2,716
(R$ 8,671)
in Porto Velho.
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