- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- United States
- Teresina
- Amarillo, Texas
- Comparison
Cost of living in Teresina, Brazil compared to Amarillo, Texas, United States
Currency:
Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in Teresina (Brazil) is 41% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 19 ($5.53) | $11 | - 48% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 21 ($6) | $7 | - 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 ($3.00) | $4.73 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.82 ($1.11) | $1.02 | + 9% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 8 ($2.43) | $3.36 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.06 ($1.18) | $2.20 | - 47% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 ($4.57) | $4.41 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 ($1.92) | $3.45 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.75 ($1.09) | $1.16 | - 6% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.34 ($1.26) | $4.46 | - 72% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 ($11) | $12 | - 8% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.61 ($1.63) | $1.63 | + 0% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.00 ($0.87) | $2.16 | - 60% | |
Housing | - 59% | |||
Housing in Teresina (Brazil) is 59% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,483 ($431) | $1,104 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,100 ($320) | $874 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 277 ($81) | $177 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,280 ($372) | $756 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 740 ($215) | $692 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 433 ($126) | $244 | - 48% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 101 ($29) | $51 | - 43% | |
40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,424 ($414) | $400 | + 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 387 ($113) | $150 | - 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 11 ($3.29) | $16 | - 79% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 8 ($2.27) | $24 | - 90% | |
Clothes | + 16% | |||
Clothes in Teresina (Brazil) is 16% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 184 ($53) | $48 | + 13% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 142 ($41) | $29 | + 40% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 312 ($91) | $93 | - 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 173 ($50) | $102 | - 50% | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in Teresina (Brazil) is 6% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 61,548 ($17,886) | $16,500 | + 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.44 ($1.00) | $0.57 | + 75% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 130 ($38) | $50 | - 24% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 29 ($8) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 48% | |||
Personal Care in Teresina (Brazil) is 48% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 ($4.34) | $5.55 | - 22% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 15 ($4.36) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 135 ($39) | $83 | - 53% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 16 ($4.65) | $5.34 | - 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 8 ($2.25) | $2.87 | - 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 ($3.82) | $8 | - 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 3.56 ($1.03) | $4.28 | - 76% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.18 ($1.51) | $1.39 | + 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 18 ($5.30) | $18 | - 71% | |
Entertainment | - 21% | |||
Entertainment in Teresina (Brazil) is 21% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 78 ($23) | $33 | - 32% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 33 ($10) | $18 | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 50 ($15) | $40 | - 64% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 164 ($48) | $49 | - 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 10 ($2.76) | $12 | - 76% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 7 ($2.14) | $5.00 | - 57% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 7 ($2.02) | $3.52 | - 43% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $429 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 2.25 ($0.65) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 120 ($35) | $33 | + 8% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 ($2.71) | $6 | - 56% | |
TOTAL | - 36% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Teresina (Brazil) is 36% 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 $2,191
(R$ 7,538)
in Teresina.
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