- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- United States
- Teresina
- Amarillo, Texas
- Comparison
Cost of living in Teresina, Brazil compared to Amarillo, Texas, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Teresina (Brazil) is 45% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 21 ($5.62) | $11 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 21 ($5.54) | $7 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 ($2.46) | $4.57 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.84 ($1.01) | $1.01 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 ($2.03) | $3.67 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.93 ($1.04) | $2.20 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 ($3.99) | $4.41 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.86 ($1.55) | $3.45 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.57 ($0.94) | $1.17 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.15 ($1.10) | $4.46 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 37 ($10) | $12 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.61 ($1.48) | $1.63 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.21 ($0.85) | $1.46 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Teresina (Brazil) is 59% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,587 ($420) | $1,156 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,094 ($289) | $900 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 340 ($90) | $223 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,328 ($351) | $756 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 777 ($205) | $698 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 433 ($115) | $168 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 116 ($31) | $54 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,517 ($401) | $399 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 413 ($109) | $150 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 12 ($3.17) | $16 | - 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 11 ($2.97) | $25 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Teresina (Brazil) is 24% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 200 ($53) | $46 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 173 ($46) | $30 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 316 ($83) | $91 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 205 ($54) | $102 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Teresina (Brazil) is 4% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 63,667 ($16,829) | $16,500 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.72 ($0.98) | $0.58 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 157 ($42) | $50 | - 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 43 ($11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Teresina (Brazil) is 52% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 ($3.94) | $5.55 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 48 ($13) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 155 ($41) | $100 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 11 ($2.91) | $5.34 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 8 ($2.17) | $2.87 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 ($3.51) | $8 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.25 ($1.12) | $4.28 | - 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.70 ($1.24) | $1.39 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 22 ($5.73) | $18 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Teresina (Brazil) is 22% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 89 ($23) | $36 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 36 ($9) | $18 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 130 ($34) | $40 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 167 ($44) | $49 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 10 ($2.64) | $9 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 ($1.98) | $4.75 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 7 ($1.91) | $3.52 | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,000 ($529) | $429 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.85 ($0.49) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 121 ($32) | $37 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 ($2.51) | $6 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 340 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.26433
USD
/
BRL
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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
$3,600
in Amarillo, Texas
you would need to make just about $2,301
(R$ 8,705)
in Teresina.
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