Cost of living in Teresina, Brazil vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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Food | - 63% | |||
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Food in Teresina (Brazil) is 63% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 20 (£2.65) | £10 | - 73% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 22 (£2.90) | £5.65 | - 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (£1.20) | £4.17 | - 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.12 (£0.53) | £0.73 | - 27% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (£0.94) | £2.75 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.21 (£0.54) | £1.92 | - 72% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (£2.16) | £5.41 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.46 (£0.71) | £1.89 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.82 (£0.49) | £0.81 | - 39% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.61 (£0.60) | £2.16 | - 72% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 36 (£4.70) | £7 | - 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 5.82 (£0.75) | £1.92 | - 61% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.42 (£0.44) | £0.74 | - 40% | |
Housing | - 75% | |||
Housing in Teresina (Brazil) is 75% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 1,618 (£209) | £1,367 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,081 (£140) | £832 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 369 (£48) | £164 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,425 (£184) | £1,029 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 865 (£112) | £915 | - 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 493 (£64) | £156 | - 59% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 113 (£15) | £19 | - 25% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,517 (£196) | £340 | - 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 413 (£53) | £71 | - 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 13 (£1.62) | £5.36 | - 70% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 10 (£1.25) | £10 | - 87% | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in Teresina (Brazil) is 36% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 200 (£26) | £49 | - 47% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 173 (£22) | £32 | - 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 314 (£41) | £54 | - 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 205 (£27) | £55 | - 51% | |
Transportation | - 62% | |||
Transportation in Teresina (Brazil) is 62% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 63,667 (£8,235) | £22,837 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.09 (£0.53) | £1.23 | - 57% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 167 (£22) | £59 | - 64% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 43 (£5.57) | £13 | - 57% | |
Personal Care | - 56% | |||
Personal Care in Teresina (Brazil) is 56% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (£1.93) | £2.90 | - 33% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 49 (£6) | £9 | - 27% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 155 (£20) | £75 | - 73% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 11 (£1.42) | £2.74 | - 48% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 8 (£1.06) | £1.35 | - 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (£1.72) | £2.57 | - 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.25 (£0.55) | £1.80 | - 70% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.70 (£0.61) | £1.49 | - 59% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 26 (£3.38) | £11 | - 68% | |
Entertainment | - 47% | |||
Entertainment in Teresina (Brazil) is 47% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 89 (£11) | £23 | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 36 (£4.63) | £22 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 130 (£17) | £100 | - 83% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 167 (£22) | £54 | - 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 10 (£1.29) | £8 | - 83% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (£0.97) | £2.65 | - 63% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 7 (£0.94) | £3.79 | - 75% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,650 (£343) | £296 | + 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.76 (£0.23) | £0.20 | + 14% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 121 (£16) | £35 | - 55% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (£1.23) | £9 | - 87% | |
TOTAL | - 63% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Teresina (Brazil) is 63% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,900 in Southend-on-Sea you would need to make just about £1,439 (R$ 11,122) in Teresina.
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