Cost of living in Shenzhen, China vs Teresina, Brazil
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| Food | + 117% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shenzhen (China) is 117% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 56元 (R$ 49) | R$ 20 | + 140% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 36元 (R$ 32) | R$ 22 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19元 (R$ 17) | R$ 9 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17元 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.12 | + 269% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18元 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11元 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.21 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 77元 (R$ 68) | R$ 17 | + 305% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.46 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9元 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.82 | + 103% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.59元 (R$ 4.90) | R$ 4.61 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 106元 (R$ 93) | R$ 36 | + 155% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11元 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.82 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.42 | + 204% | |
| Housing | + 188% | |||
| Housing in Shenzhen (China) is 188% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,695元 (R$ 10,238) | R$ 1,618 | + 533% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,928元 (R$ 6,065) | R$ 1,081 | + 461% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 573元 (R$ 502) | R$ 369 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,564元 (R$ 5,746) | R$ 1,425 | + 303% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,067元 (R$ 3,561) | R$ 865 | + 311% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 310元 (R$ 271) | R$ 493 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 106元 (R$ 92) | R$ 113 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,226元 (R$ 1,948) | R$ 1,517 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 570元 (R$ 499) | R$ 413 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41元 (R$ 36) | R$ 13 | + 186% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 63元 (R$ 55) | R$ 10 | + 474% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Shenzhen (China) is 56% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 508元 (R$ 445) | R$ 200 | + 122% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 238元 (R$ 209) | R$ 173 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569元 (R$ 498) | R$ 314 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 709元 (R$ 621) | R$ 205 | + 203% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Shenzhen (China) is 32% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 175,985元 (R$ 154,068) | R$ 63,667 | + 142% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.09 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 164元 (R$ 144) | R$ 167 | - 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 41元 (R$ 36) | R$ 43 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 137% | |||
| Personal Care in Shenzhen (China) is 137% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26元 (R$ 23) | R$ 15 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34元 (R$ 30) | R$ 49 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 429元 (R$ 375) | R$ 155 | + 142% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42元 (R$ 36) | R$ 11 | + 231% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44元 (R$ 38) | R$ 8 | + 365% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38元 (R$ 33) | R$ 13 | + 152% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13元 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.25 | + 167% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12元 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.70 | + 132% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 79元 (R$ 69) | R$ 26 | + 164% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Shenzhen (China) is 60% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 248元 (R$ 217) | R$ 89 | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 102元 (R$ 90) | R$ 36 | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 595元 (R$ 521) | R$ 130 | + 301% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 584元 (R$ 511) | R$ 167 | + 205% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 63元 (R$ 55) | R$ 10 | + 448% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (R$ 28) | R$ 8 | + 272% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40元 (R$ 35) | R$ 7 | + 379% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,030元 (R$ 2,652) | R$ 2,650 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.59元 (R$ 0.51) | R$ 1.76 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 270元 (R$ 236) | R$ 121 | + 94% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22元 (R$ 19) | R$ 10 | + 105% | |
| TOTAL | + 93% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 222 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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