Cost of living in Teresina, Brazil vs Fort St. John, Canada
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Food | - 69% | |||
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Food in Teresina (Brazil) is 69% cheaper than in Fort St. John (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 20 (C$4.58) | C$19 | - 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 22 (C$5.01) | C$12 | - 59% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (C$2.07) | C$9 | - 76% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.12 (C$0.92) | C$1.49 | - 38% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (C$1.62) | C$5.54 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.21 (C$0.94) | C$4.00 | - 76% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (C$3.74) | C$13 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.46 (C$1.22) | C$5.00 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.82 (C$0.86) | C$4.00 | - 79% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.61 (C$1.03) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 36 (C$8) | C$30 | - 73% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 5.82 (C$1.30) | C$2.47 | - 47% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.42 (C$0.77) | C$2.75 | - 72% | |
Housing | - 77% | |||
Housing in Teresina (Brazil) is 77% cheaper than in Fort St. John (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 1,618 (C$362) | C$2,490 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,081 (C$242) | C$1,614 | - 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 369 (C$83) | C$327 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,425 (C$319) | C$1,400 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 865 (C$194) | C$1,200 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 493 (C$110) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 113 (C$25) | C$75 | - 66% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,517 (C$339) | C$500 | - 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 413 (C$92) | C$172 | - 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 13 (C$2.80) | C$10 | - 72% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 10 (C$2.16) | C$31 | - 93% | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in Teresina (Brazil) is 36% cheaper than in Fort St. John (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 200 (C$45) | C$72 | - 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 173 (C$39) | C$50 | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 314 (C$70) | C$125 | - 44% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 205 (C$46) | C$175 | - 74% | |
Transportation | - 31% | |||
Transportation in Teresina (Brazil) is 31% cheaper than in Fort St. John (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 63,667 (C$14,247) | C$39,828 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.09 (C$0.92) | C$1.33 | - 31% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 167 (C$37) | C$38 | - 0% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 43 (C$10) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 50% | |||
Personal Care in Teresina (Brazil) is 50% cheaper than in Fort St. John (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (C$3.34) | C$5.99 | - 44% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 49 (C$11) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 155 (C$35) | C$70 | - 50% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 11 (C$2.46) | C$7 | - 65% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 8 (C$1.83) | C$5.31 | - 65% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (C$2.97) | C$5.50 | - 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.25 (C$0.95) | C$2.07 | - 54% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.70 (C$1.05) | C$2.12 | - 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 26 (C$5.85) | C$17 | - 67% | |
Entertainment | - 50% | |||
Entertainment in Teresina (Brazil) is 50% cheaper than in Fort St. John (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 89 (C$20) | C$61 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 36 (C$8) | C$30 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 130 (C$29) | C$35 | - 18% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 167 (C$37) | C$95 | - 61% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 10 (C$2.24) | C$7 | - 68% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (C$1.68) | C$5.68 | - 70% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 7 (C$1.62) | C$6 | - 75% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,650 (C$593) | C$600 | - 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.76 (C$0.39) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 121 (C$27) | C$47 | - 42% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (C$2.13) | C$13 | - 83% | |
TOTAL | - 61% |

These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Teresina (Brazil) is 61% cheaper than in Fort St. John (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$7,500 in Fort St. John you would need to make just about C$2,949 (R$ 13,177) in Teresina.
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