- 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 | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Porto Velho (Brazil) is 22% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 22 ($7) | $10 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 26 ($8) | $7 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 ($3.42) | $4.73 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.06 ($0.91) | $0.97 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 13 ($3.90) | $2.97 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.85 ($1.45) | $2.20 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 14 ($4.15) | $4.41 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.92 ($1.47) | $3.45 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.41 ($1.62) | $1.16 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.55 ($1.36) | $4.23 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 37 ($11) | $12 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.44 ($1.63) | $1.79 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.21 ($0.96) | $1.18 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Porto Velho (Brazil) is 32% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,834 ($549) | $1,035 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,245 ($373) | $857 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $249 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $621 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $722 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $252 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 98 ($29) | $42 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 2,424 ($725) | $372 | + 95% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 581 ($174) | $100 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 14 ($4.22) | $14 | - 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 14 ($4.20) | $24 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Porto Velho (Brazil) is 16% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 123 ($37) | $48 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 81 ($24) | $30 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 262 ($79) | $102 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $100 | - | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Porto Velho (Brazil) is 2% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 42,900 ($12,836) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.63 ($1.09) | $0.56 | + 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 152 ($46) | $50 | - 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Porto Velho (Brazil) is 56% 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 ($2.99) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 100 ($30) | $109 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $4.00 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 ($2.87) | $3.03 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 3.20 ($0.96) | $4.29 | - 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 3.50 ($1.05) | $3.90 | - 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 2.50 ($0.75) | $1.39 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 15 ($4.49) | $18 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Porto Velho (Brazil) is 19% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 47 ($14) | $32 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 36 ($11) | $18 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $30 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 106 ($32) | $49 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 41 ($12) | $5.00 | + 145% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 7 ($1.96) | $5.09 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 ($2.58) | $3.42 | - 25% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 1,576 ($472) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 2.50 ($0.75) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 159 ($47) | $33 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 ($2.99) | $5.95 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 129 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Porto Velho (Brazil) is 22% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$2,800
in Amarillo, Texas
you would need to make just about $2,192
(R$ 7,327)
in Porto Velho.
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