Cost of living in Teresina, Brazil vs San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Food | - 63% | |||
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Food in Teresina (Brazil) is 63% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 20 ($3.82) | $14 | - 72% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 22 ($4.18) | $7 | - 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 ($1.73) | $3.57 | - 52% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.12 ($0.77) | $1.76 | - 56% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 7 ($1.36) | $3.34 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.21 ($0.79) | $4.54 | - 83% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 ($3.12) | $4.57 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.46 ($1.02) | $5.76 | - 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.82 ($0.71) | $3.01 | - 76% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.61 ($0.86) | $1.73 | - 50% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 36 ($7) | $15 | - 55% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 5.82 ($1.09) | $1.38 | - 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.42 ($0.64) | $2.04 | - 69% | |
Housing | - 66% | |||
Housing in Teresina (Brazil) is 66% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 1,618 ($302) | $1,480 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,081 ($202) | $925 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 369 ($69) | $160 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,425 ($266) | $751 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 865 ($162) | $526 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 493 ($92) | $122 | - 25% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 113 ($21) | $42 | - 50% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,517 ($283) | $358 | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 413 ($77) | $92 | - 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 13 ($2.34) | $6 | - 62% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 10 ($1.80) | $16 | - 89% | |
Clothes | - 34% | |||
Clothes in Teresina (Brazil) is 34% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 200 ($37) | $45 | - 17% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 173 ($32) | $50 | - 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 314 ($59) | $86 | - 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 205 ($38) | $90 | - 57% | |
Transportation | - 27% | |||
Transportation in Teresina (Brazil) is 27% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 63,667 ($11,882) | $25,348 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.09 ($0.76) | $0.75 | + 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 165 ($31) | $33 | - 5% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 43 ($8) | $19 | - 57% | |
Personal Care | - 52% | |||
Personal Care in Teresina (Brazil) is 52% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 ($2.78) | $6 | - 56% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 49 ($9) | $12 | - 26% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 155 ($29) | $38 | - 24% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 11 ($2.05) | $5.84 | - 65% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 8 ($1.53) | $3.56 | - 57% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 ($2.48) | $4.19 | - 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.25 ($0.79) | $3.00 | - 74% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.70 ($0.88) | $2.31 | - 62% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 26 ($4.88) | $23 | - 79% | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in Teresina (Brazil) is 26% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 89 ($17) | $37 | - 55% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 36 ($7) | $16 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 130 ($24) | $60 | - 60% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 167 ($31) | $69 | - 55% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 10 ($1.87) | $8 | - 77% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 ($1.40) | $3.24 | - 57% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 7 ($1.35) | $2.85 | - 53% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,650 ($495) | $462 | + 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.85 ($0.35) | $0.12 | + 188% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 121 ($23) | $35 | - 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 ($1.77) | $9 | - 81% | |
TOTAL | - 50% |

These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $4,300 in San Juan you would need to make just about $2,167 (R$ 11,610) in Teresina.
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