Cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States vs Teresina, Brazil
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| Food | + 171% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) is 171% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (R$ 73) | R$ 20 | + 257% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (R$ 41) | R$ 22 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.42 (R$ 24) | R$ 9 | + 160% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.59 (R$ 3.22) | R$ 4.12 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.17 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.69 (R$ 20) | R$ 4.21 | + 376% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.97 (R$ 32) | R$ 17 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.05 (R$ 17) | R$ 5.46 | + 204% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.38 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.82 | + 96% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.58 (R$ 19) | R$ 4.61 | + 323% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (R$ 80) | R$ 36 | + 120% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.29 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.82 | + 114% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.98 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.42 | + 215% | |
| Housing | + 235% | |||
| Housing in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) is 235% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,637 (R$ 8,906) | R$ 1,618 | + 450% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,036 (R$ 5,639) | R$ 1,081 | + 421% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $160 (R$ 873) | R$ 369 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,072 (R$ 5,833) | R$ 1,425 | + 309% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $727 (R$ 3,955) | R$ 865 | + 357% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $82 (R$ 445) | R$ 493 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $43 (R$ 232) | R$ 113 | + 106% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $279 (R$ 1,517) | R$ 1,517 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $124 (R$ 677) | R$ 413 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (R$ 56) | R$ 13 | + 349% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (R$ 103) | R$ 10 | + 966% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (R$ 256) | R$ 200 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (R$ 235) | R$ 173 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $75 (R$ 407) | R$ 314 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (R$ 617) | R$ 205 | + 201% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) is 78% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,220 (R$ 131,783) | R$ 63,667 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.60 (R$ 3.25) | R$ 4.09 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $59 (R$ 321) | R$ 167 | + 92% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (R$ 94) | R$ 43 | + 119% | |
| Personal Care | + 192% | |||
| Personal Care in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) is 192% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (R$ 48) | R$ 15 | + 221% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $22 (R$ 118) | R$ 49 | + 140% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $102 (R$ 557) | R$ 155 | + 259% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (R$ 37) | R$ 11 | + 234% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.39 (R$ 18) | R$ 8 | + 125% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.89 (R$ 21) | R$ 13 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.39 (R$ 18) | R$ 4.25 | + 333% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.59 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.70 | + 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (R$ 110) | R$ 26 | + 322% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) is 75% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (R$ 258) | R$ 89 | + 191% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (R$ 138) | R$ 36 | + 285% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $111 (R$ 603) | R$ 130 | + 364% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $93 (R$ 507) | R$ 167 | + 203% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (R$ 48) | R$ 10 | + 378% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.32 (R$ 29) | R$ 8 | + 286% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.32 (R$ 29) | R$ 7 | + 300% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (R$ 2,332) | R$ 2,650 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (R$ 1.01) | R$ 1.76 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $35 (R$ 192) | R$ 121 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6 (R$ 34) | R$ 10 | + 256% | |
| TOTAL | + 131% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) is 131% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 10,639 ($1,955) in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 4,600 in Teresina.
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