Cost of living in New York City, United States vs Teresina, Brazil
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| Food | + 268% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New York City (United States) is 268% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (R$ 97) | R$ 20 | + 375% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (R$ 51) | R$ 22 | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (R$ 33) | R$ 9 | + 257% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (R$ 5.78) | R$ 4.12 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.14 (R$ 23) | R$ 7 | + 211% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.01 (R$ 27) | R$ 4.21 | + 547% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (R$ 41) | R$ 17 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.17 (R$ 23) | R$ 5.46 | + 316% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.90 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.82 | + 170% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.43 (R$ 24) | R$ 4.61 | + 424% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (R$ 90) | R$ 36 | + 149% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.28 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.82 | + 113% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.16 (R$ 17) | R$ 3.42 | + 402% | |
| Housing | + 557% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 557% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,754 (R$ 20,426) | R$ 1,618 | + 1162% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,698 (R$ 14,677) | R$ 1,081 | + 1257% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $150 (R$ 818) | R$ 369 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,617 (R$ 14,241) | R$ 1,425 | + 899% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,791 (R$ 9,742) | R$ 865 | + 1026% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $89 (R$ 482) | R$ 493 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $54 (R$ 292) | R$ 113 | + 159% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $311 (R$ 1,694) | R$ 1,517 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $243 (R$ 1,324) | R$ 413 | + 221% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (R$ 71) | R$ 13 | + 463% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (R$ 122) | R$ 10 | + 1166% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (R$ 320) | R$ 200 | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (R$ 215) | R$ 173 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (R$ 464) | R$ 314 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (R$ 614) | R$ 205 | + 200% | |
| Transportation | + 224% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 224% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,858 (R$ 162,457) | R$ 63,667 | + 155% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.82 (R$ 4.45) | R$ 4.09 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $128 (R$ 698) | R$ 167 | + 317% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (R$ 138) | R$ 43 | + 221% | |
| Personal Care | + 320% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 320% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (R$ 49) | R$ 15 | + 226% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (R$ 128) | R$ 49 | + 161% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $177 (R$ 964) | R$ 155 | + 522% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (R$ 46) | R$ 11 | + 320% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.62 (R$ 25) | R$ 8 | + 207% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (R$ 41) | R$ 13 | + 209% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.93 (R$ 27) | R$ 4.25 | + 531% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.37 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.70 | + 174% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (R$ 166) | R$ 26 | + 536% | |
| Entertainment | + 211% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 211% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $66 (R$ 357) | R$ 89 | + 302% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $33 (R$ 181) | R$ 36 | + 406% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $424 (R$ 2,308) | R$ 130 | + 1675% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $133 (R$ 725) | R$ 167 | + 333% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $18 (R$ 100) | R$ 10 | + 896% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.27 (R$ 29) | R$ 8 | + 282% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (R$ 46) | R$ 7 | + 537% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $398 (R$ 2,166) | R$ 2,650 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.48 (R$ 2.63) | R$ 1.76 | + 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $98 (R$ 534) | R$ 121 | + 340% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $15 (R$ 83) | R$ 10 | + 772% | |
| TOTAL | + 293% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,355 prices entered by 303 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least R$ 20,413 ($3,752) in New York City to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 5,200 in Teresina.
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