Cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana, United States vs Teresina, Brazil
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| Food | + 169% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 169% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (R$ 72) | R$ 20 | + 252% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (R$ 44) | R$ 22 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.73 (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (R$ 5.98) | R$ 4.12 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.73 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.19 (R$ 18) | R$ 4.21 | + 324% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.10 (R$ 29) | R$ 17 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.83 (R$ 16) | R$ 5.46 | + 190% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.91 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.82 | + 179% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.33 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.61 | + 183% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (R$ 88) | R$ 36 | + 143% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.17 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.82 | + 109% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.43 (R$ 14) | R$ 3.42 | + 298% | |
| Housing | + 238% | |||
| Housing in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 238% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,429 (R$ 8,003) | R$ 1,618 | + 395% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $927 (R$ 5,189) | R$ 1,081 | + 380% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $134 (R$ 749) | R$ 369 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $984 (R$ 5,507) | R$ 1,425 | + 286% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $731 (R$ 4,096) | R$ 865 | + 373% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $120 (R$ 671) | R$ 493 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $53 (R$ 297) | R$ 113 | + 163% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $322 (R$ 1,805) | R$ 1,517 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $100 (R$ 559) | R$ 413 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (R$ 63) | R$ 13 | + 404% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (R$ 98) | R$ 10 | + 917% | |
| Clothes | + 92% | |||
| Clothes in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 92% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (R$ 267) | R$ 200 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $66 (R$ 371) | R$ 173 | + 115% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (R$ 514) | R$ 314 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $71 (R$ 398) | R$ 205 | + 94% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,645 (R$ 115,593) | R$ 63,667 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (R$ 3.40) | R$ 4.09 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $34 (R$ 188) | R$ 167 | + 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | R$ 43 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 174% | |||
| Personal Care in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 174% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (R$ 39) | R$ 15 | + 162% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 49 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $95 (R$ 532) | R$ 155 | + 243% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (R$ 44) | R$ 11 | + 303% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.69 (R$ 21) | R$ 8 | + 152% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (R$ 43) | R$ 13 | + 224% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.21 (R$ 18) | R$ 4.25 | + 323% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.90 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.70 | + 126% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (R$ 90) | R$ 26 | + 243% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 76% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (R$ 218) | R$ 89 | + 146% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (R$ 109) | R$ 36 | + 203% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $90 (R$ 505) | R$ 130 | + 288% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $68 (R$ 378) | R$ 167 | + 126% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (R$ 45) | R$ 10 | + 353% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.32 (R$ 30) | R$ 8 | + 297% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.33 (R$ 24) | R$ 7 | + 235% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (R$ 2,402) | R$ 2,650 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.33 (R$ 1.87) | R$ 1.76 | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (R$ 266) | R$ 121 | + 119% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.21 (R$ 29) | R$ 10 | + 207% | |
| TOTAL | + 117% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 48 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 117% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 11,263 ($2,012) in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 5,200 in Teresina.
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