Cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States vs Teresina, Brazil
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| Food | + 209% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 209% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (R$ 91) | R$ 20 | + 346% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (R$ 46) | R$ 22 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.96 (R$ 28) | R$ 9 | + 200% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.01 (R$ 5.64) | R$ 4.12 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.73 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.64 (R$ 20) | R$ 4.21 | + 384% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.42 (R$ 30) | R$ 17 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.49 (R$ 20) | R$ 5.46 | + 258% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.57 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.82 | + 129% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.51 (R$ 20) | R$ 4.61 | + 327% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (R$ 73) | R$ 36 | + 102% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.90 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.82 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.40 (R$ 13) | R$ 3.42 | + 293% | |
| Housing | + 298% | |||
| Housing in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 298% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,588 (R$ 8,892) | R$ 1,618 | + 450% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,238 (R$ 6,930) | R$ 1,081 | + 541% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $197 (R$ 1,101) | R$ 369 | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,281 (R$ 7,173) | R$ 1,425 | + 403% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $889 (R$ 4,980) | R$ 865 | + 475% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $116 (R$ 649) | R$ 493 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 (R$ 277) | R$ 113 | + 145% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $282 (R$ 1,582) | R$ 1,517 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $91 (R$ 507) | R$ 413 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (R$ 61) | R$ 13 | + 390% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $29 (R$ 160) | R$ 10 | + 1553% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 47% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (R$ 264) | R$ 200 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (R$ 237) | R$ 173 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (R$ 502) | R$ 314 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $99 (R$ 553) | R$ 205 | + 170% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 64% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,374 (R$ 130,875) | R$ 63,667 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.53 (R$ 2.96) | R$ 4.09 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $50 (R$ 281) | R$ 167 | + 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (R$ 98) | R$ 43 | + 127% | |
| Personal Care | + 199% | |||
| Personal Care in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 199% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (R$ 42) | R$ 15 | + 183% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (R$ 66) | R$ 49 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $96 (R$ 538) | R$ 155 | + 247% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (R$ 38) | R$ 11 | + 243% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.55 (R$ 20) | R$ 8 | + 142% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.29 (R$ 30) | R$ 13 | + 123% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.75 (R$ 27) | R$ 4.25 | + 525% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.16 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.70 | + 157% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (R$ 146) | R$ 26 | + 459% | |
| Entertainment | + 102% | |||
| Entertainment in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 102% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (R$ 268) | R$ 89 | + 202% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (R$ 124) | R$ 36 | + 246% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $266 (R$ 1,489) | R$ 130 | + 1046% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $93 (R$ 522) | R$ 167 | + 212% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (R$ 65) | R$ 10 | + 554% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.99 (R$ 28) | R$ 8 | + 272% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.94 (R$ 28) | R$ 7 | + 283% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (R$ 2,401) | R$ 2,650 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (R$ 0.87) | R$ 1.76 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $64 (R$ 358) | R$ 121 | + 195% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (R$ 41) | R$ 10 | + 328% | |
| TOTAL | + 154% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 330 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 154% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 12,929 ($2,309) in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 5,100 in Teresina.
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