Cost of living in Boise, Idaho, United States vs Teresina, Brazil
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| Food | + 140% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 140% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (R$ 67) | R$ 20 | + 226% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (R$ 40) | R$ 22 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.74 (R$ 20) | R$ 9 | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.62 (R$ 3.33) | R$ 4.12 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.84 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.65 (R$ 20) | R$ 4.21 | + 368% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.72 (R$ 31) | R$ 17 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.75 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.46 | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.23 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.82 | + 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (R$ 16) | R$ 4.61 | + 255% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (R$ 81) | R$ 36 | + 122% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.82 | + 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.48 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.42 | + 133% | |
| Housing | + 253% | |||
| Housing in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 253% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,635 (R$ 8,839) | R$ 1,618 | + 446% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,388 (R$ 7,505) | R$ 1,081 | + 594% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $140 (R$ 756) | R$ 369 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,146 (R$ 6,195) | R$ 1,425 | + 335% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $788 (R$ 4,258) | R$ 865 | + 392% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $103 (R$ 558) | R$ 493 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (R$ 258) | R$ 113 | + 129% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $263 (R$ 1,423) | R$ 1,517 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $139 (R$ 751) | R$ 413 | + 82% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (R$ 57) | R$ 13 | + 356% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (R$ 88) | R$ 10 | + 813% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (R$ 245) | R$ 200 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (R$ 213) | R$ 173 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $78 (R$ 424) | R$ 314 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $106 (R$ 575) | R$ 205 | + 181% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,064 (R$ 119,291) | R$ 63,667 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 (R$ 3.95) | R$ 4.09 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $36 (R$ 196) | R$ 167 | + 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (R$ 107) | R$ 43 | + 148% | |
| Personal Care | + 209% | |||
| Personal Care in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 209% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (R$ 37) | R$ 15 | + 145% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (R$ 78) | R$ 49 | + 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (R$ 757) | R$ 155 | + 388% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (R$ 38) | R$ 11 | + 243% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.46 (R$ 19) | R$ 8 | + 128% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.67 (R$ 25) | R$ 13 | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.18 (R$ 23) | R$ 4.25 | + 431% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.76 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.70 | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (R$ 91) | R$ 26 | + 247% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 56% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (R$ 188) | R$ 89 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (R$ 105) | R$ 36 | + 193% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $247 (R$ 1,337) | R$ 130 | + 929% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (R$ 384) | R$ 167 | + 129% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (R$ 47) | R$ 10 | + 368% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.07 (R$ 22) | R$ 8 | + 193% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.17 (R$ 28) | R$ 7 | + 286% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $431 (R$ 2,328) | R$ 2,650 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (R$ 0.88) | R$ 1.76 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $30 (R$ 160) | R$ 121 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6 (R$ 33) | R$ 10 | + 251% | |
| TOTAL | + 114% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 143 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 114% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 9,650 ($1,785) in Boise, Idaho to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 4,500 in Teresina.
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