Cost of living in Sacramento, California, United States vs Teresina, Brazil
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Food | + 206% | |||
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Food in Sacramento, California (United States) is 206% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (R$ 72) | R$ 20 | + 252% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (R$ 49) | R$ 22 | + 119% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.87 (R$ 22) | R$ 9 | + 136% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.04 (R$ 5.85) | R$ 4.12 | + 42% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.70 (R$ 21) | R$ 7 | + 188% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.99 (R$ 28) | R$ 4.21 | + 569% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (R$ 39) | R$ 17 | + 133% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (R$ 19) | R$ 5.46 | + 249% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.78 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.82 | + 162% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.64 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.61 | + 223% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (R$ 97) | R$ 36 | + 166% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.18 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.82 | + 111% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.51 (R$ 14) | R$ 3.42 | + 315% | |
Housing | + 375% | |||
Housing in Sacramento, California (United States) is 375% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,053 (R$ 11,581) | R$ 1,618 | + 616% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,578 (R$ 8,905) | R$ 1,081 | + 723% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $192 (R$ 1,084) | R$ 369 | + 194% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,629 (R$ 9,190) | R$ 1,425 | + 545% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,214 (R$ 6,847) | R$ 865 | + 691% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $120 (R$ 675) | R$ 493 | + 37% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $53 (R$ 296) | R$ 113 | + 163% | |
40” flat screen tv | $336 (R$ 1,896) | R$ 1,517 | + 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (R$ 706) | R$ 413 | + 71% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (R$ 68) | R$ 13 | + 440% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (R$ 149) | R$ 10 | + 1439% | |
Clothes | + 61% | |||
Clothes in Sacramento, California (United States) is 61% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (R$ 265) | R$ 200 | + 33% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (R$ 275) | R$ 173 | + 59% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (R$ 476) | R$ 314 | + 52% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $103 (R$ 581) | R$ 205 | + 183% | |
Transportation | + 159% | |||
Transportation in Sacramento, California (United States) is 159% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,610 (R$ 144,492) | R$ 63,667 | + 127% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.80 (R$ 4.50) | R$ 4.09 | + 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $93 (R$ 527) | R$ 167 | + 215% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (R$ 119) | R$ 43 | + 177% | |
Personal Care | + 258% | |||
Personal Care in Sacramento, California (United States) is 258% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (R$ 45) | R$ 15 | + 202% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (R$ 153) | R$ 49 | + 210% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $115 (R$ 650) | R$ 155 | + 319% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (R$ 35) | R$ 11 | + 215% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.24 (R$ 24) | R$ 8 | + 192% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (R$ 37) | R$ 13 | + 175% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.33 (R$ 24) | R$ 4.25 | + 475% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.17 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.70 | + 161% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (R$ 110) | R$ 26 | + 322% | |
Entertainment | + 111% | |||
Entertainment in Sacramento, California (United States) is 111% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (R$ 283) | R$ 89 | + 219% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $26 (R$ 146) | R$ 36 | + 308% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $165 (R$ 929) | R$ 130 | + 615% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (R$ 438) | R$ 167 | + 162% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (R$ 69) | R$ 10 | + 586% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.02 (R$ 28) | R$ 8 | + 277% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (R$ 38) | R$ 7 | + 432% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $404 (R$ 2,279) | R$ 2,650 | - 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 (R$ 1.69) | R$ 1.76 | - 4% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (R$ 302) | R$ 121 | + 148% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (R$ 54) | R$ 10 | + 471% | |
TOTAL | + 202% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Sacramento, California (United States) is 202% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 14,798 ($2,623) in Sacramento, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 4,900 in Teresina.
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