Cost of living in San Jose, California, United States vs Teresina, Brazil
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| Food | + 254% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Jose, California (United States) is 254% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (R$ 109) | R$ 20 | + 432% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (R$ 60) | R$ 22 | + 168% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.19 (R$ 29) | R$ 9 | + 214% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.21 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.12 | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.92 (R$ 22) | R$ 7 | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.21 (R$ 24) | R$ 4.21 | + 460% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (R$ 39) | R$ 17 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.37 (R$ 24) | R$ 5.46 | + 348% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.38 (R$ 13) | R$ 3.82 | + 248% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.95 (R$ 17) | R$ 4.61 | + 259% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (R$ 101) | R$ 36 | + 178% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.37 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.82 | + 128% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.24 (R$ 13) | R$ 3.42 | + 267% | |
| Housing | + 517% | |||
| Housing in San Jose, California (United States) is 517% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,253 (R$ 18,214) | R$ 1,618 | + 1026% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,659 (R$ 14,887) | R$ 1,081 | + 1277% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $149 (R$ 834) | R$ 369 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,294 (R$ 12,847) | R$ 1,425 | + 801% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,555 (R$ 8,706) | R$ 865 | + 906% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $114 (R$ 636) | R$ 493 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $38 (R$ 214) | R$ 113 | + 90% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $329 (R$ 1,842) | R$ 1,517 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $128 (R$ 716) | R$ 413 | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (R$ 58) | R$ 13 | + 364% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $37 (R$ 208) | R$ 10 | + 2058% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in San Jose, California (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (R$ 273) | R$ 200 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (R$ 282) | R$ 173 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $89 (R$ 498) | R$ 314 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $112 (R$ 628) | R$ 205 | + 206% | |
| Transportation | + 131% | |||
| Transportation in San Jose, California (United States) is 131% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,712 (R$ 132,770) | R$ 63,667 | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.92 (R$ 5.17) | R$ 4.09 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $81 (R$ 452) | R$ 167 | + 170% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (R$ 105) | R$ 43 | + 144% | |
| Personal Care | + 215% | |||
| Personal Care in San Jose, California (United States) is 215% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (R$ 39) | R$ 15 | + 162% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (R$ 117) | R$ 49 | + 138% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (R$ 618) | R$ 155 | + 299% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (R$ 39) | R$ 11 | + 252% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.71 (R$ 21) | R$ 8 | + 153% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.68 (R$ 32) | R$ 13 | + 139% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.57 (R$ 20) | R$ 4.25 | + 370% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.93 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.70 | + 129% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (R$ 118) | R$ 26 | + 353% | |
| Entertainment | + 139% | |||
| Entertainment in San Jose, California (United States) is 139% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (R$ 278) | R$ 89 | + 213% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (R$ 152) | R$ 36 | + 326% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $202 (R$ 1,130) | R$ 130 | + 769% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $89 (R$ 501) | R$ 167 | + 199% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (R$ 72) | R$ 10 | + 625% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.70 (R$ 32) | R$ 8 | + 326% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (R$ 43) | R$ 7 | + 501% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $436 (R$ 2,439) | R$ 2,650 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.43 (R$ 2.41) | R$ 1.76 | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $62 (R$ 348) | R$ 121 | + 187% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (R$ 50) | R$ 10 | + 426% | |
| TOTAL | + 236% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 369 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in San Jose, California (United States) is 236% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 15,477 ($2,764) in San Jose, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 4,600 in Teresina.
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