Cost of living in Teresina, Brazil vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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Food | - 63% | |||
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Food in Teresina (Brazil) is 63% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 20 (£2.58) | £10 | - 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 22 (£2.83) | £6 | - 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (£1.17) | £3.36 | - 65% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.12 (£0.52) | £1.01 | - 48% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (£0.92) | £2.86 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.21 (£0.53) | £1.28 | - 58% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (£2.11) | £5.47 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.46 (£0.69) | £1.94 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.82 (£0.48) | £0.85 | - 43% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.61 (£0.58) | £1.71 | - 66% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 36 (£4.58) | £8 | - 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 5.82 (£0.73) | £1.78 | - 59% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.42 (£0.43) | £0.90 | - 52% | |
Housing | - 77% | |||
Housing in Teresina (Brazil) is 77% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 1,618 (£204) | £1,801 | - 89% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,081 (£137) | £1,197 | - 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 369 (£47) | £138 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,425 (£180) | £981 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 865 (£109) | £609 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 493 (£62) | £131 | - 52% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 113 (£14) | £17 | - 17% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,517 (£191) | £331 | - 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 413 (£52) | £66 | - 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 13 (£1.58) | £5.73 | - 72% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 10 (£1.22) | £11 | - 88% | |
Clothes | - 45% | |||
Clothes in Teresina (Brazil) is 45% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 200 (£25) | £81 | - 69% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 173 (£22) | £29 | - 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 314 (£40) | £67 | - 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 205 (£26) | £63 | - 59% | |
Transportation | - 58% | |||
Transportation in Teresina (Brazil) is 58% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 63,667 (£8,037) | £17,216 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.09 (£0.52) | £1.21 | - 57% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 167 (£21) | £52 | - 59% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 43 (£5.44) | £13 | - 59% | |
Personal Care | - 57% | |||
Personal Care in Teresina (Brazil) is 57% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (£1.88) | £3.90 | - 52% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 49 (£6) | £7 | - 6% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 155 (£20) | £80 | - 75% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 11 (£1.39) | £3.07 | - 55% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 8 (£1.04) | £1.41 | - 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (£1.68) | £3.30 | - 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.25 (£0.54) | £1.51 | - 64% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.70 (£0.59) | £1.20 | - 51% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 26 (£3.30) | £12 | - 72% | |
Entertainment | - 50% | |||
Entertainment in Teresina (Brazil) is 50% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 89 (£11) | £32 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 36 (£4.51) | £23 | - 81% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 130 (£16) | £89 | - 81% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 167 (£21) | £51 | - 59% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 10 (£1.26) | £7 | - 81% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (£0.95) | £3.62 | - 74% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 7 (£0.91) | £4.40 | - 79% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,650 (£335) | £401 | - 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.76 (£0.22) | £0.17 | + 34% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 121 (£15) | £27 | - 44% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (£1.20) | £9 | - 87% | |
TOTAL | - 63% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,600 in Southampton you would need to make just about £2,054 (R$ 16,274) in Teresina.
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