Cost of living in Akron, Ohio, United States vs Teresina, Brazil
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| Food | + 149% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 149% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (R$ 74) | R$ 20 | + 263% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (R$ 38) | R$ 22 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.57 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.73 (R$ 4.07) | R$ 4.12 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.21 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.90 (R$ 22) | R$ 4.21 | + 419% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.64 (R$ 26) | R$ 17 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.75 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.46 | + 182% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.33 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.82 | + 95% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.42 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.61 | + 194% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (R$ 67) | R$ 36 | + 86% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.51 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.82 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.10 (R$ 12) | R$ 3.42 | + 245% | |
| Housing | + 202% | |||
| Housing in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 202% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,364 (R$ 7,640) | R$ 1,618 | + 372% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $895 (R$ 5,012) | R$ 1,081 | + 363% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (R$ 998) | R$ 369 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $928 (R$ 5,194) | R$ 1,425 | + 264% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $588 (R$ 3,295) | R$ 865 | + 281% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $115 (R$ 642) | R$ 493 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $34 (R$ 191) | R$ 113 | + 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $275 (R$ 1,537) | R$ 1,517 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $109 (R$ 608) | R$ 413 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (R$ 43) | R$ 13 | + 244% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (R$ 93) | R$ 10 | + 859% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $36 (R$ 199) | R$ 200 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $38 (R$ 213) | R$ 173 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $83 (R$ 463) | R$ 314 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (R$ 519) | R$ 205 | + 153% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 50% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,702 (R$ 127,112) | R$ 63,667 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.59 (R$ 3.30) | R$ 4.09 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $44 (R$ 249) | R$ 167 | + 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (R$ 76) | R$ 43 | + 77% | |
| Personal Care | + 139% | |||
| Personal Care in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 139% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (R$ 35) | R$ 15 | + 134% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (R$ 61) | R$ 49 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $85 (R$ 475) | R$ 155 | + 207% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (R$ 38) | R$ 11 | + 247% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.13 (R$ 18) | R$ 8 | + 114% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.75 (R$ 27) | R$ 13 | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.85 (R$ 16) | R$ 4.25 | + 275% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.68 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.70 | + 100% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (R$ 81) | R$ 26 | + 209% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 97% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $34 (R$ 188) | R$ 89 | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (R$ 135) | R$ 36 | + 278% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $148 (R$ 830) | R$ 130 | + 538% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $56 (R$ 314) | R$ 167 | + 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (R$ 47) | R$ 10 | + 369% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (R$ 25) | R$ 8 | + 236% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.07 (R$ 23) | R$ 7 | + 215% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $433 (R$ 2,425) | R$ 2,650 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.56 (R$ 3.14) | R$ 1.76 | + 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (R$ 239) | R$ 121 | + 97% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6 (R$ 36) | R$ 10 | + 280% | |
| TOTAL | + 113% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 145 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 113% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 10,650 ($1,902) in Akron, Ohio to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 5,000 in Teresina.
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