Cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas, United States vs Teresina, Brazil
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| Food | + 161% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lawrence, Kansas (United States) is 161% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (R$ 69) | R$ 20 | + 237% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (R$ 47) | R$ 22 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.10 (R$ 17) | R$ 9 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.61 (R$ 3.44) | R$ 4.12 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.97 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.39 (R$ 19) | R$ 4.21 | + 351% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.97 (R$ 28) | R$ 17 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.06 (R$ 17) | R$ 5.46 | + 214% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.31 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.82 | + 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.80 (R$ 21) | R$ 4.61 | + 362% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (R$ 74) | R$ 36 | + 105% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.68 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.82 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.95 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.42 | + 220% | |
| Housing | + 221% | |||
| Housing in Lawrence, Kansas (United States) is 221% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,142 (R$ 6,395) | R$ 1,618 | + 295% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $929 (R$ 5,199) | R$ 1,081 | + 381% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (R$ 1,250) | R$ 369 | + 239% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $804 (R$ 4,500) | R$ 1,425 | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $607 (R$ 3,401) | R$ 865 | + 293% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $158 (R$ 887) | R$ 493 | + 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $51 (R$ 284) | R$ 113 | + 152% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $272 (R$ 1,520) | R$ 1,517 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $113 (R$ 634) | R$ 413 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (R$ 49) | R$ 13 | + 289% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (R$ 105) | R$ 10 | + 987% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Lawrence, Kansas (United States) is 54% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (R$ 265) | R$ 200 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $47 (R$ 265) | R$ 173 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $76 (R$ 426) | R$ 314 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (R$ 533) | R$ 205 | + 160% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Lawrence, Kansas (United States) is 55% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,417 (R$ 125,514) | R$ 63,667 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.58 (R$ 3.25) | R$ 4.09 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $35 (R$ 193) | R$ 167 | + 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $39 (R$ 217) | R$ 43 | + 404% | |
| Personal Care | + 125% | |||
| Personal Care in Lawrence, Kansas (United States) is 125% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (R$ 34) | R$ 15 | + 127% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (R$ 77) | R$ 49 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $73 (R$ 409) | R$ 155 | + 164% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.08 (R$ 28) | R$ 11 | + 158% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.86 (R$ 16) | R$ 8 | + 95% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.62 (R$ 20) | R$ 13 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.93 (R$ 16) | R$ 4.25 | + 286% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.44 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.70 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (R$ 77) | R$ 26 | + 194% | |
| Entertainment | + 98% | |||
| Entertainment in Lawrence, Kansas (United States) is 98% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (R$ 229) | R$ 89 | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (R$ 128) | R$ 36 | + 258% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $42 (R$ 238) | R$ 130 | + 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $56 (R$ 313) | R$ 167 | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (R$ 49) | R$ 10 | + 389% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.53 (R$ 31) | R$ 8 | + 313% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.10 (R$ 23) | R$ 7 | + 217% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $431 (R$ 2,415) | R$ 2,650 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.58 (R$ 3.27) | R$ 1.76 | + 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $42 (R$ 236) | R$ 121 | + 95% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (R$ 39) | R$ 10 | + 312% | |
| TOTAL | + 121% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas (United States) is 121% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 10,188 ($1,819) in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 4,600 in Teresina.
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