Cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin, United States vs Teresina, Brazil
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Food | + 174% | |||
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Food in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 174% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (R$ 83) | R$ 20 | + 307% | |
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 | $4.06 (R$ 23) | R$ 9 | + 147% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.81 (R$ 4.58) | R$ 4.12 | + 11% | |
12 eggs, large | $1.89 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.96 (R$ 22) | R$ 4.21 | + 428% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (R$ 44) | R$ 17 | + 166% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.19 (R$ 18) | R$ 5.46 | + 229% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.46 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.82 | + 115% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.22 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.61 | + 170% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (R$ 71) | R$ 36 | + 95% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.76 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.82 | + 70% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.05 (R$ 12) | R$ 3.42 | + 238% | |
Housing | + 270% | |||
Housing in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 270% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,695 (R$ 9,528) | R$ 1,618 | + 489% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,247 (R$ 7,009) | R$ 1,081 | + 548% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $105 (R$ 592) | R$ 369 | + 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,169 (R$ 6,568) | R$ 1,425 | + 361% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $769 (R$ 4,320) | R$ 865 | + 399% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $70 (R$ 391) | R$ 493 | - 21% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 (R$ 273) | R$ 113 | + 142% | |
40” flat screen tv | $275 (R$ 1,545) | R$ 1,517 | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $105 (R$ 593) | R$ 413 | + 44% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (R$ 47) | R$ 13 | + 277% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (R$ 146) | R$ 10 | + 1413% | |
Clothes | + 23% | |||
Clothes in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $46 (R$ 261) | R$ 200 | + 30% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $32 (R$ 181) | R$ 173 | + 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $76 (R$ 427) | R$ 314 | + 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (R$ 544) | R$ 205 | + 165% | |
Transportation | + 98% | |||
Transportation in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 98% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,438 (R$ 120,471) | R$ 63,667 | + 89% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.56 (R$ 3.13) | R$ 4.09 | - 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $64 (R$ 359) | R$ 167 | + 114% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $30 (R$ 168) | R$ 43 | + 290% | |
Personal Care | + 218% | |||
Personal Care in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 218% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (R$ 39) | R$ 15 | + 161% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (R$ 64) | R$ 49 | + 31% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $165 (R$ 929) | R$ 155 | + 499% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.46 (R$ 31) | R$ 11 | + 179% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.94 (R$ 17) | R$ 8 | + 101% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.00 (R$ 28) | R$ 13 | + 111% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.82 (R$ 16) | R$ 4.25 | + 272% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.56 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.70 | + 87% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (R$ 144) | R$ 26 | + 449% | |
Entertainment | + 77% | |||
Entertainment in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 77% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (R$ 227) | R$ 89 | + 156% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $23 (R$ 132) | R$ 36 | + 268% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $194 (R$ 1,092) | R$ 130 | + 740% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $90 (R$ 506) | R$ 167 | + 202% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (R$ 52) | R$ 10 | + 422% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.67 (R$ 26) | R$ 8 | + 250% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.67 (R$ 26) | R$ 7 | + 263% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $428 (R$ 2,405) | R$ 2,650 | - 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.14 (R$ 0.78) | R$ 1.76 | - 55% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (R$ 241) | R$ 121 | + 98% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (R$ 43) | R$ 10 | + 354% | |
TOTAL | + 146% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 146% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 11,790 ($2,098) in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 4,800 in Teresina.
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