Cost of living in Varese (Italy) is 138% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil)
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| Food in Varese (Italy) is 186% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Varese (Italy) | Teresina (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €13 (R$ 90) | R$ 20 | 341% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €8 (R$ 55) | R$ 22 | 146% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €4.84 (R$ 33) | R$ 9 | 254% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €1.24 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.12 | 103% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €3.03 (R$ 20) | R$ 7 | 182% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €2.18 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.21 | 251% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €7 (R$ 49) | R$ 17 | 195% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €1.85 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.46 | 129% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.30 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.82 | 130% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €1.51 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.61 | 121% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €7 (R$ 47) | R$ 36 | 30% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €2.19 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.82 | 154% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €1.16 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.42 | 130% |
| Housing in Varese (Italy) is 167% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||
| Varese (Italy) | Teresina (Brazil) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €868 (R$ 5,871) | R$ 1,618 | 263% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €658 (R$ 4,449) | R$ 1,081 | 311% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €199 (R$ 1,348) | R$ 369 | 266% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €628 (R$ 4,245) | R$ 1,425 | 198% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €399 (R$ 2,698) | R$ 865 | 212% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €108 (R$ 731) | R$ 493 | 48% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €23 (R$ 155) | R$ 113 | 38% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €442 (R$ 2,989) | R$ 1,517 | 97% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €111 (R$ 750) | R$ 413 | 82% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €5.05 (R$ 34) | R$ 13 | 173% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €11 (R$ 75) | R$ 10 | 679% |
| Clothes in Varese (Italy) is 101% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||
| Varese (Italy) | Teresina (Brazil) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €104 (R$ 702) | R$ 200 | 251% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €33 (R$ 225) | R$ 173 | 30% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €112 (R$ 754) | R$ 314 | 141% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €109 (R$ 738) | R$ 205 | 260% |
| Transportation in Varese (Italy) is 102% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||
| Varese (Italy) | Teresina (Brazil) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €20,135 (R$ 136,123) | R$ 63,667 | 114% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.47 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.09 | 143% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €43 (R$ 292) | R$ 167 | 74% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €18 (R$ 122) | R$ 43 | 183% |
| Personal Care in Varese (Italy) is 202% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||
| Varese (Italy) | Teresina (Brazil) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €10 (R$ 70) | R$ 15 | 370% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €11 (R$ 71) | R$ 49 | 45% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €71 (R$ 482) | R$ 155 | 211% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €5.74 (R$ 39) | R$ 11 | 253% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €4.22 (R$ 29) | R$ 8 | 248% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €3.48 (R$ 24) | R$ 13 | 77% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €2.40 (R$ 16) | R$ 4.25 | 282% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €3.04 (R$ 21) | R$ 4.70 | 338% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €20 (R$ 136) | R$ 26 | 420% |
| Entertainment in Varese (Italy) is 110% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||
| Varese (Italy) | Teresina (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €43 (R$ 288) | R$ 89 | 225% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €18 (R$ 124) | R$ 36 | 246% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €65 (R$ 439) | R$ 130 | 238% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €80 (R$ 543) | R$ 167 | 224% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €8 (R$ 53) | R$ 10 | 433% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €1.41 (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | 27% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €5.83 (R$ 39) | R$ 7 | 445% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €565 (R$ 3,821) | R$ 2,650 | 44% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.22 (R$ 1.48) | R$ 1.76 | 16% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €47 (R$ 317) | R$ 121 | 161% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €5.34 (R$ 36) | R$ 10 | 280% |
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For example, you would need at least R$ 11,889 (€1,759) in Varese to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 5,000 in Teresina.