- 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 | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Porto Velho (Brazil) is 37% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 24 ($6) | $11 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 27 ($7) | $7 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 ($3.06) | $4.37 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.20 ($0.85) | $1.02 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 ($2.27) | $3.53 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.25 ($1.40) | $2.20 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 ($4.11) | $4.41 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 ($1.62) | $3.45 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 7 ($1.76) | $1.16 | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.43 ($1.18) | $4.46 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 46 ($12) | $12 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 ($1.61) | $1.63 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.22 ($0.86) | $2.16 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Porto Velho (Brazil) is 39% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,379 ($635) | $1,104 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,420 ($379) | $874 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 951 ($254) | $177 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,800 ($480) | $756 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 850 ($227) | $698 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 1,000 ($267) | $213 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 108 ($29) | $54 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,801 ($481) | $400 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 570 ($152) | $150 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 10 ($2.77) | $16 | - 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 15 ($4.09) | $24 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Porto Velho (Brazil) is 16% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 199 ($53) | $46 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 137 ($37) | $30 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 364 ($97) | $91 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 384 ($103) | $102 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Porto Velho (Brazil) is 2% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 69,014 ($18,419) | $16,500 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.82 ($1.02) | $0.57 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 151 ($40) | $50 | - 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 43 ($11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Porto Velho (Brazil) is 34% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 ($5.99) | $5.55 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 15 ($4.06) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 171 ($46) | $83 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 22 ($5.84) | $5.34 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 ($3.24) | $2.87 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 20 ($5.32) | $8 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.37 ($1.43) | $4.28 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 7 ($1.94) | $1.39 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 23 ($6) | $18 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Porto Velho (Brazil) is 9% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 58 ($15) | $36 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 36 ($10) | $18 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 200 ($53) | $40 | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 130 ($35) | $49 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 51 ($14) | $12 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 ($2.69) | $4.75 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 ($2.47) | $3.52 | - 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 4,083 ($1,090) | $429 | + 154% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 2.50 ($0.67) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 108 ($29) | $33 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 ($2.93) | $6 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 300 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.26688
USD
/
BRL
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Cost of living in Porto Velho (Brazil) is 25% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,600
in Amarillo, Texas
you would need to make just about $2,714
(R$ 10,169)
in Porto Velho.
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