- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- United States
- Teresina
- Amarillo, Texas
- Comparison
Cost of living in Teresina, Brazil compared to Amarillo, Texas, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Teresina (Brazil) is 30% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 18 ($5.51) | $10 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 19 ($5.84) | $7 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 17 ($5.16) | $4.73 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.33 ($1.00) | $0.97 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 9 ($2.65) | $2.97 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.10 ($1.24) | $2.20 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 13 ($4.05) | $4.41 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.50 ($1.66) | $3.45 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.67 ($1.11) | $1.16 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.91 ($1.18) | $4.23 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 37 ($11) | $12 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.33 ($1.61) | $1.79 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.48 ($0.75) | $1.18 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Teresina (Brazil) is 59% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,338 ($404) | $1,035 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,166 ($352) | $857 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 236 ($71) | $249 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,150 ($347) | $637 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 675 ($204) | $722 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 250 ($75) | $252 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 115 ($35) | $42 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,540 ($465) | $372 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 300 ($90) | $100 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 14 ($4.26) | $14 | - 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 7 ($1.98) | $24 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Teresina (Brazil) is 28% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 187 ($57) | $48 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 171 ($52) | $30 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 301 ($91) | $102 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 131 ($39) | $100 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Teresina (Brazil) is 3% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 48,750 ($14,716) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.14 ($0.95) | $0.56 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 142 ($43) | $50 | - 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 31 ($9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Teresina (Brazil) is 49% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 14 ($4.28) | $5.55 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 141 ($43) | $109 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $4.00 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 8 ($2.44) | $3.03 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 12 ($3.54) | $4.29 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 3.47 ($1.05) | $3.90 | - 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.13 ($1.55) | $1.39 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 18 ($5.51) | $18 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Teresina (Brazil) is 14% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 83 ($25) | $32 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 33 ($10) | $18 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 70 ($21) | $30 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 175 ($53) | $49 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 10 ($3.02) | $5.00 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 7 ($2.12) | $5.09 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 7 ($2.03) | $3.42 | - 41% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 1,286 ($388) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 2.25 ($0.68) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 129 ($39) | $33 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 ($2.82) | $5.95 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 126 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Teresina (Brazil) is 31% 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 $1,930
(R$ 6,393)
in Teresina.
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