- 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 | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Porto Velho (Brazil) is 36% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 23 ($7) | $11 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 27 ($8) | $7 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 ($2.92) | $4.73 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.97 ($0.85) | $1.02 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 10 ($2.96) | $3.36 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.64 ($1.33) | $2.20 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 13 ($3.64) | $4.41 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.48 ($1.28) | $3.45 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.71 ($1.35) | $1.16 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.51 ($1.29) | $4.46 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 44 ($12) | $12 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.82 ($1.67) | $1.63 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.11 ($0.89) | $2.16 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Porto Velho (Brazil) is 47% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,098 ($600) | $1,104 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,400 ($401) | $874 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 900 ($257) | $177 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,000 ($286) | $756 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 500 ($143) | $692 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $244 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 100 ($29) | $51 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,650 ($472) | $400 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 594 ($170) | $150 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 11 ($3.15) | $16 | - 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 15 ($4.24) | $24 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Porto Velho (Brazil) is 17% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 215 ($61) | $48 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 121 ($35) | $29 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 375 ($107) | $93 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 346 ($99) | $102 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Porto Velho (Brazil) is 3% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 66,254 ($18,955) | $16,500 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.74 ($1.07) | $0.57 | + 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 151 ($43) | $50 | - 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Porto Velho (Brazil) is 33% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 ($4.18) | $5.55 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 10 ($2.86) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 144 ($41) | $83 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 32 ($9) | $5.34 | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 ($3.52) | $2.87 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 20 ($5.70) | $8 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 ($1.87) | $4.28 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 9 ($2.60) | $1.39 | + 87% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 21 ($6) | $18 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Porto Velho (Brazil) is 5% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 54 ($15) | $33 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 36 ($10) | $18 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 200 ($57) | $40 | + 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 132 ($38) | $49 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 32 ($9) | $12 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 6 ($1.84) | $5.00 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 ($2.73) | $3.52 | - 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 4,107 ($1,175) | $429 | + 174% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 2.50 ($0.72) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 105 ($30) | $33 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 ($3.05) | $6 | - 51% | |
| 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 223 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.28609
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
$3,400
in Amarillo, Texas
you would need to make just about $2,538
(R$ 8,870)
in Porto Velho.
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