Cost of living in São Luís, Brazil vs Teresina, Brazil
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Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in São Luís (Brazil) is 5% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 24 | R$ 20 | + 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 25 | R$ 22 | + 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 | R$ 9 | - 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.30 | R$ 4.12 | + 4% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 8 | R$ 7 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.87 | R$ 4.21 | + 16% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 13 | R$ 17 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.23 | R$ 5.46 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.47 | R$ 3.82 | + 17% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.72 | R$ 4.61 | + 2% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 34 | R$ 36 | - 8% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 | R$ 5.82 | + 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.20 | R$ 3.42 | - 6% | |
Housing | + 25% | |||
Housing in São Luís (Brazil) is 25% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,839 | R$ 1,618 | + 75% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,756 | R$ 1,081 | + 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 483 | R$ 369 | + 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,945 | R$ 1,425 | + 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,210 | R$ 865 | + 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 457 | R$ 493 | - 7% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 97 | R$ 113 | - 14% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,882 | R$ 1,517 | + 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 403 | R$ 413 | - 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 14 | R$ 13 | + 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 | R$ 10 | + 78% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in São Luís (Brazil) is 8% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 184 | R$ 200 | - 8% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 144 | R$ 173 | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 358 | R$ 314 | + 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 287 | R$ 205 | + 40% | |
Transportation | - 10% | |||
Transportation in São Luís (Brazil) is 10% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 64,282 | R$ 63,667 | + 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.93 | R$ 4.09 | - 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 142 | R$ 167 | - 15% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 38 | R$ 43 | - 13% | |
Personal Care | + 12% | |||
Personal Care in São Luís (Brazil) is 12% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 | R$ 15 | + 28% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 34 | R$ 49 | - 31% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 236 | R$ 155 | + 52% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 12 | R$ 11 | + 7% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 | R$ 8 | + 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 10 | R$ 13 | - 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.68 | R$ 4.25 | + 10% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.85 | R$ 4.70 | - 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 | R$ 26 | + 52% | |
Entertainment | - 5% | |||
Entertainment in São Luís (Brazil) is 5% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 93 | R$ 89 | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 47 | R$ 36 | + 32% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 118 | R$ 130 | - 10% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 186 | R$ 167 | + 11% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 14 | R$ 10 | + 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 | R$ 8 | + 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 | R$ 7 | + 18% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,137 | R$ 2,650 | + 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.96 | R$ 1.76 | - 45% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 147 | R$ 121 | + 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 | R$ 10 | - 5% | |
TOTAL | + 3% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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