Cost of living in Amarillo, Texas, United States vs Teresina, Brazil
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Food | + 203% | |||
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Food in Amarillo, Texas (United States) is 203% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (R$ 88) | R$ 20 | + 329% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (R$ 46) | R$ 22 | + 105% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.26 (R$ 24) | R$ 9 | + 158% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.96 (R$ 5.38) | R$ 4.12 | + 31% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.40 (R$ 19) | R$ 7 | + 162% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.66 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.21 | + 253% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.88 (R$ 27) | R$ 17 | + 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.55 (R$ 20) | R$ 5.46 | + 264% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.25 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.82 | + 84% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.68 (R$ 32) | R$ 4.61 | + 590% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (R$ 71) | R$ 36 | + 97% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.83 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.82 | + 76% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.73 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.42 | + 183% | |
Housing | + 226% | |||
Housing in Amarillo, Texas (United States) is 226% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,376 (R$ 7,705) | R$ 1,618 | + 376% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $940 (R$ 5,265) | R$ 1,081 | + 387% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $187 (R$ 1,044) | R$ 369 | + 183% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $732 (R$ 4,097) | R$ 1,425 | + 187% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $649 (R$ 3,633) | R$ 865 | + 320% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $147 (R$ 821) | R$ 493 | + 67% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $46 (R$ 257) | R$ 113 | + 128% | |
40” flat screen tv | $310 (R$ 1,735) | R$ 1,517 | + 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $152 (R$ 853) | R$ 413 | + 107% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (R$ 81) | R$ 13 | + 544% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (R$ 108) | R$ 10 | + 1021% | |
Clothes | + 27% | |||
Clothes in Amarillo, Texas (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (R$ 263) | R$ 200 | + 31% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $31 (R$ 175) | R$ 173 | + 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 (R$ 526) | R$ 314 | + 68% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $110 (R$ 617) | R$ 205 | + 201% | |
Transportation | + 50% | |||
Transportation in Amarillo, Texas (United States) is 50% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,300 (R$ 119,260) | R$ 63,667 | + 87% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.58 (R$ 3.25) | R$ 4.09 | - 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $50 (R$ 278) | R$ 167 | + 66% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | R$ 43 | - | |
Personal Care | + 216% | |||
Personal Care in Amarillo, Texas (United States) is 216% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (R$ 34) | R$ 15 | + 125% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $28 (R$ 156) | R$ 49 | + 217% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $93 (R$ 521) | R$ 155 | + 236% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (R$ 34) | R$ 11 | + 213% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.16 (R$ 18) | R$ 8 | + 116% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (R$ 40) | R$ 13 | + 203% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.13 (R$ 23) | R$ 4.25 | + 443% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.34 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.70 | + 60% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (R$ 100) | R$ 26 | + 284% | |
Entertainment | + 139% | |||
Entertainment in Amarillo, Texas (United States) is 139% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (R$ 221) | R$ 89 | + 148% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $18 (R$ 102) | R$ 36 | + 185% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $83 (R$ 466) | R$ 130 | + 258% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $53 (R$ 297) | R$ 167 | + 77% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (R$ 51) | R$ 10 | + 405% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.99 (R$ 28) | R$ 8 | + 273% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.70 (R$ 21) | R$ 7 | + 186% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $430 (R$ 2,406) | R$ 2,650 | - 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.00 (R$ 5.60) | R$ 1.76 | + 219% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (R$ 255) | R$ 121 | + 110% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (R$ 37) | R$ 10 | + 285% | |
TOTAL | + 139% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Amarillo, Texas (United States) is 139% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 10,996 ($1,964) in Amarillo, Texas to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 4,600 in Teresina.
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