Cost of living in San Francisco, California, United States vs Teresina, Brazil
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Food | + 310% | |||
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Food in San Francisco, California (United States) is 310% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (R$ 100) | R$ 20 | + 389% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (R$ 51) | R$ 22 | + 129% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.20 (R$ 29) | R$ 9 | + 215% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.16 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.12 | + 58% | |
12 eggs, large | $5.18 (R$ 29) | R$ 7 | + 300% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.92 (R$ 28) | R$ 4.21 | + 554% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $12 (R$ 69) | R$ 17 | + 310% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.15 (R$ 23) | R$ 5.46 | + 326% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.18 (R$ 12) | R$ 3.82 | + 219% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.54 (R$ 31) | R$ 4.61 | + 573% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (R$ 101) | R$ 36 | + 179% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.51 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.82 | + 141% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.82 (R$ 21) | R$ 3.42 | + 525% | |
Housing | + 676% | |||
Housing in San Francisco, California (United States) is 676% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,960 (R$ 22,174) | R$ 1,618 | + 1270% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,733 (R$ 20,902) | R$ 1,081 | + 1833% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $128 (R$ 715) | R$ 369 | + 94% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,873 (R$ 16,087) | R$ 1,425 | + 1029% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,430 (R$ 13,609) | R$ 865 | + 1473% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $101 (R$ 564) | R$ 493 | + 14% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (R$ 271) | R$ 113 | + 140% | |
40” flat screen tv | $518 (R$ 2,899) | R$ 1,517 | + 91% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $139 (R$ 780) | R$ 413 | + 89% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (R$ 64) | R$ 13 | + 407% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $42 (R$ 237) | R$ 10 | + 2355% | |
Clothes | + 77% | |||
Clothes in San Francisco, California (United States) is 77% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $62 (R$ 349) | R$ 200 | + 75% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (R$ 256) | R$ 173 | + 48% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (R$ 585) | R$ 314 | + 87% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $171 (R$ 956) | R$ 205 | + 366% | |
Transportation | + 151% | |||
Transportation in San Francisco, California (United States) is 151% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,115 (R$ 129,424) | R$ 63,667 | + 103% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.95 (R$ 5.34) | R$ 4.09 | + 30% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $92 (R$ 516) | R$ 167 | + 208% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (R$ 104) | R$ 43 | + 141% | |
Personal Care | + 266% | |||
Personal Care in San Francisco, California (United States) is 266% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (R$ 50) | R$ 15 | + 233% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (R$ 67) | R$ 49 | + 36% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $132 (R$ 741) | R$ 155 | + 378% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (R$ 40) | R$ 11 | + 261% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.80 (R$ 27) | R$ 8 | + 227% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (R$ 47) | R$ 13 | + 250% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.63 (R$ 26) | R$ 4.25 | + 510% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.49 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.70 | + 197% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 (R$ 181) | R$ 26 | + 594% | |
Entertainment | + 181% | |||
Entertainment in San Francisco, California (United States) is 181% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $61 (R$ 341) | R$ 89 | + 285% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $31 (R$ 174) | R$ 36 | + 385% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $263 (R$ 1,472) | R$ 130 | + 1032% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $109 (R$ 611) | R$ 167 | + 265% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (R$ 82) | R$ 10 | + 723% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.19 (R$ 29) | R$ 8 | + 288% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (R$ 47) | R$ 7 | + 546% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $405 (R$ 2,268) | R$ 2,650 | - 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.35 (R$ 1.98) | R$ 1.76 | + 13% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $111 (R$ 624) | R$ 121 | + 414% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (R$ 63) | R$ 10 | + 559% | |
TOTAL | + 298% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least R$ 20,281 ($3,622) in San Francisco, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 5,100 in Teresina.
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