Cost of living in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) is 90% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil)
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| Food | + 119% | |||
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| Food in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) is 119% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil) | ||||
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| Tallahassee, Florida | Boa Vista | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (R$ 82) | R$ 24 | + 240% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (R$ 51) | R$ 37 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.65 (R$ 26) | R$ 10 | + 159% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.11 (R$ 6) | R$ 8 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.45 (R$ 24) | R$ 18 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.61 (R$ 25) | R$ 9 | + 169% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.81 (R$ 32) | R$ 26 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.46 (R$ 19) | R$ 9 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.88 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.19 (R$ 28) | R$ 5.48 | + 420% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (R$ 68) | R$ 39 | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.49 (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.60 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.23 | + 172% | |
| Housing | + 211% | |||
| Housing in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) is 211% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil) | ||||
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| Tallahassee, Florida | Boa Vista | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,619 (R$ 8,890) | R$ 2,767 | + 221% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,297 (R$ 7,124) | R$ 2,334 | + 205% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $222 (R$ 1,221) | R$ 635 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,156 (R$ 6,350) | R$ 1,428 | + 345% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $848 (R$ 4,655) | R$ 1,334 | + 249% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (R$ 817) | R$ 385 | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $53 (R$ 289) | R$ 103 | + 182% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $271 (R$ 1,486) | R$ 1,963 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $74 (R$ 406) | R$ 568 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (R$ 67) | R$ 18 | + 270% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (R$ 146) | R$ 20 | + 637% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil) | ||||
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| Tallahassee, Florida | Boa Vista | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $42 (R$ 231) | R$ 234 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $55 (R$ 304) | R$ 283 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $106 (R$ 581) | R$ 351 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (R$ 519) | R$ 222 | + 133% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil) | ||||
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| Tallahassee, Florida | Boa Vista | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $31,127 (R$ 170,929) | R$ 103,916 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.86 (R$ 4.71) | R$ 6 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $37 (R$ 201) | R$ 207 | - 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (R$ 78) | R$ 47 | + 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 146% | |||
| Personal Care in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) is 146% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil) | ||||
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| Tallahassee, Florida | Boa Vista | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (R$ 45) | R$ 14 | + 214% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (R$ 102) | R$ 32 | + 225% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $128 (R$ 704) | R$ 277 | + 155% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (R$ 36) | R$ 12 | + 193% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.14 (R$ 23) | R$ 15 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.70 (R$ 31) | R$ 17 | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.79 (R$ 21) | R$ 7 | + 213% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.94 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.96 | + 169% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (R$ 114) | R$ 34 | + 232% | |
| Entertainment | + 96% | |||
| Entertainment in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) is 96% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil) | ||||
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| Tallahassee, Florida | Boa Vista | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (R$ 230) | R$ 86 | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (R$ 164) | R$ 38 | + 327% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $72 (R$ 396) | R$ 130 | + 205% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (R$ 392) | R$ 170 | + 130% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (R$ 52) | R$ 31 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.27 (R$ 29) | R$ 13 | + 127% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (R$ 33) | R$ 10 | + 236% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $463 (R$ 2,540) | R$ 4,030 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.36 (R$ 1.97) | R$ 0.94 | + 109% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $33 (R$ 180) | R$ 108 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (R$ 40) | R$ 11 | + 276% | |
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TOTAL | + 90% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 124 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2025.
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