Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota, United States vs Teresina, Brazil
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Food | + 171% | |||
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Food in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 171% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (R$ 78) | R$ 20 | + 282% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (R$ 39) | R$ 22 | + 74% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.89 (R$ 27) | R$ 9 | + 196% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.84 (R$ 4.71) | R$ 4.12 | + 14% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.30 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.94 (R$ 28) | R$ 4.21 | + 557% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.00 (R$ 28) | R$ 17 | + 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.63 (R$ 20) | R$ 5.46 | + 273% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.33 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.82 | + 95% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.43 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.61 | + 196% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (R$ 73) | R$ 36 | + 102% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.91 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.82 | + 84% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.64 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.42 | + 168% | |
Housing | + 301% | |||
Housing in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 301% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,910 (R$ 10,704) | R$ 1,618 | + 562% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,384 (R$ 7,754) | R$ 1,081 | + 617% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $137 (R$ 770) | R$ 369 | + 109% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,283 (R$ 7,190) | R$ 1,425 | + 404% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $918 (R$ 5,143) | R$ 865 | + 494% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $71 (R$ 396) | R$ 493 | - 20% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $41 (R$ 228) | R$ 113 | + 102% | |
40” flat screen tv | $252 (R$ 1,409) | R$ 1,517 | - 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (R$ 680) | R$ 413 | + 65% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (R$ 56) | R$ 13 | + 350% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (R$ 170) | R$ 10 | + 1663% | |
Clothes | + 56% | |||
Clothes in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 56% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (R$ 291) | R$ 200 | + 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (R$ 257) | R$ 173 | + 49% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $74 (R$ 416) | R$ 314 | + 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $112 (R$ 626) | R$ 205 | + 205% | |
Transportation | + 107% | |||
Transportation in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 107% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,120 (R$ 135,167) | R$ 63,667 | + 112% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.62 (R$ 3.45) | R$ 4.09 | - 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $71 (R$ 396) | R$ 167 | + 136% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (R$ 108) | R$ 43 | + 151% | |
Personal Care | + 234% | |||
Personal Care in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 234% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (R$ 37) | R$ 15 | + 147% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (R$ 74) | R$ 49 | + 50% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $165 (R$ 922) | R$ 155 | + 495% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (R$ 36) | R$ 11 | + 229% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.58 (R$ 20) | R$ 8 | + 145% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.47 (R$ 25) | R$ 13 | + 89% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.63 (R$ 20) | R$ 4.25 | + 378% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.71 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.70 | + 104% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (R$ 118) | R$ 26 | + 351% | |
Entertainment | + 149% | |||
Entertainment in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 149% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (R$ 243) | R$ 89 | + 174% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $24 (R$ 133) | R$ 36 | + 272% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $252 (R$ 1,415) | R$ 130 | + 988% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $82 (R$ 461) | R$ 167 | + 175% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (R$ 61) | R$ 10 | + 511% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.60 (R$ 26) | R$ 8 | + 244% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (R$ 34) | R$ 7 | + 365% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $372 (R$ 2,084) | R$ 2,650 | - 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.61 (R$ 3.42) | R$ 1.76 | + 95% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $73 (R$ 412) | R$ 121 | + 239% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (R$ 54) | R$ 10 | + 469% | |
TOTAL | + 171% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 171% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 13,557 ($2,419) in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 5,000 in Teresina.
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