Cost of living in Palmerston North, New Zealand vs Teresina, Brazil
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Food | + 183% | |||
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Food in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 183% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$16 (R$ 64) | R$ 20 | + 212% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$12 (R$ 47) | R$ 22 | + 111% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (R$ 31) | R$ 9 | + 230% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.02 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.12 | + 99% | |
12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (R$ 28) | R$ 7 | + 286% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (R$ 28) | R$ 4.21 | + 553% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$5.61 (R$ 23) | R$ 17 | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.86 (R$ 16) | R$ 5.46 | + 189% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.21 (R$ 13) | R$ 3.82 | + 242% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$3.72 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.61 | + 229% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$21 (R$ 87) | R$ 36 | + 139% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.08 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.82 | + 116% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$1.27 (R$ 5.17) | R$ 3.42 | + 51% | |
Housing | + 244% | |||
Housing in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 244% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$1,900 (R$ 7,747) | R$ 1,618 | + 379% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$1,438 (R$ 5,865) | R$ 1,081 | + 442% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$290 (R$ 1,183) | R$ 369 | + 221% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$1,117 (R$ 4,553) | R$ 1,425 | + 219% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$892 (R$ 3,637) | R$ 865 | + 320% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$190 (R$ 776) | R$ 493 | + 58% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$79 (R$ 321) | R$ 113 | + 185% | |
40” flat screen tv | NZ$562 (R$ 2,291) | R$ 1,517 | + 51% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$231 (R$ 940) | R$ 413 | + 128% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$10 (R$ 41) | R$ 13 | + 225% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (R$ 93) | R$ 10 | + 867% | |
Clothes | + 75% | |||
Clothes in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 75% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$103 (R$ 419) | R$ 200 | + 110% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$62 (R$ 254) | R$ 173 | + 47% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$162 (R$ 658) | R$ 314 | + 110% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$144 (R$ 585) | R$ 205 | + 186% | |
Transportation | + 77% | |||
Transportation in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 77% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$33,424 (R$ 136,277) | R$ 63,667 | + 114% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.18 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.09 | + 117% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$68 (R$ 276) | R$ 167 | + 65% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | R$ 43 | - | |
Personal Care | + 84% | |||
Personal Care in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 84% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (R$ 44) | R$ 15 | + 197% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (R$ 20) | R$ 49 | - 59% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$44 (R$ 180) | R$ 155 | + 16% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (R$ 31) | R$ 11 | + 182% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.70 (R$ 23) | R$ 8 | + 184% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.00 (R$ 20) | R$ 13 | + 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.75 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.25 | + 164% | |
Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.35 (R$ 18) | R$ 4.70 | + 277% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$23 (R$ 95) | R$ 26 | + 263% | |
Entertainment | + 79% | |||
Entertainment in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 79% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$56 (R$ 227) | R$ 89 | + 155% | |
2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (R$ 133) | R$ 36 | + 272% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$120 (R$ 488) | R$ 130 | + 275% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$107 (R$ 438) | R$ 167 | + 161% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$13 (R$ 53) | R$ 10 | + 429% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.97 (R$ 20) | R$ 8 | + 170% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$8 (R$ 33) | R$ 7 | + 355% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 2,650 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.20 (R$ 0.82) | R$ 1.76 | - 54% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$59 (R$ 242) | R$ 121 | + 100% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$25 (R$ 101) | R$ 10 | + 959% | |
TOTAL | + 131% |

These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
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Cost of living in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 131% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 12,262 (NZ$3,008) in Palmerston North to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 5,300 in Teresina.
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