Cost of living in Cuiabá, Brazil vs Teresina, Brazil
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| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuiabá (Brazil) is 4% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 26 | R$ 20 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 23 | R$ 22 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.96 | R$ 9 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.25 | R$ 4.12 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 6 | R$ 7 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.13 | R$ 4.21 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 | R$ 17 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 | R$ 5.46 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.53 | R$ 3.82 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.06 | R$ 4.61 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 42 | R$ 36 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 | R$ 5.82 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.99 | R$ 3.42 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Cuiabá (Brazil) is 9% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,238 | R$ 1,618 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,622 | R$ 1,081 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 450 | R$ 369 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,512 | R$ 1,425 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,155 | R$ 865 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 325 | R$ 493 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 105 | R$ 113 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,453 | R$ 1,517 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 349 | R$ 413 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 | R$ 13 | + 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 15 | R$ 10 | + 54% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Cuiabá (Brazil) is about the same as in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 251 | R$ 200 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 163 | R$ 173 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 335 | R$ 314 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 219 | R$ 205 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Cuiabá (Brazil) is 10% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 67,714 | R$ 63,667 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.00 | R$ 4.09 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 187 | R$ 167 | + 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 58 | R$ 43 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuiabá (Brazil) is 30% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 | R$ 15 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 51 | R$ 49 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 283 | R$ 155 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 9 | R$ 11 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 | R$ 8 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 11 | R$ 13 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.04 | R$ 4.25 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.95 | R$ 4.70 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 35 | R$ 26 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuiabá (Brazil) is 9% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 76 | R$ 89 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 43 | R$ 36 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 169 | R$ 130 | + 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 227 | R$ 167 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 20 | R$ 10 | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 | R$ 8 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 7 | R$ 7 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,818 | R$ 2,650 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.97 | R$ 1.76 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 122 | R$ 121 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 6 | R$ 10 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 167 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cuiabá (Brazil) is 5% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 5,272 in Cuiabá to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 5,000 in Teresina.
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