Cost of living in Santo André (Brazil) is 24% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil)
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| Food | + 9% | |||
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| Food in Santo André (Brazil) is 9% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
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| Santo André | Teresina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 30 | R$ 27 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 32 | R$ 29 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 | R$ 13 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.73 | R$ 5.20 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 9 | R$ 10 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 | R$ 5.01 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 23 | R$ 25 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 | R$ 7 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 6 | R$ 4.17 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.91 | R$ 5.60 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 48 | R$ 32 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 | R$ 9 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.81 | R$ 2.93 | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Santo André (Brazil) is 31% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
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| Santo André | Teresina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,036 | R$ 2,219 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,315 | R$ 1,601 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 462 | R$ 369 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,619 | R$ 1,537 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,557 | R$ 931 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 438 | R$ 493 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 84 | R$ 99 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,690 | R$ 1,716 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 642 | R$ 451 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 | R$ 13 | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 | R$ 12 | + 82% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Santo André (Brazil) is 15% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
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| Santo André | Teresina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 277 | R$ 239 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 204 | R$ 188 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 332 | R$ 312 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 383 | R$ 207 | + 85% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Santo André (Brazil) is 34% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
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| Santo André | Teresina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 131,551 | R$ 65,475 | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.95 | R$ 7 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 241 | R$ 186 | + 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 47 | R$ 35 | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Santo André (Brazil) is 20% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
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| Santo André | Teresina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 20 | R$ 16 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 45 | R$ 41 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 177 | R$ 180 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 21 | R$ 12 | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 | R$ 10 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 19 | R$ 12 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 | R$ 4.61 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.07 | R$ 4.60 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 54 | R$ 42 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Santo André (Brazil) is 23% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
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| Santo André | Teresina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 112 | R$ 90 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 60 | R$ 41 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 226 | R$ 113 | + 101% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 194 | R$ 193 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 26 | R$ 13 | + 109% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 13 | R$ 8 | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 | R$ 7 | + 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,060 | R$ 3,853 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.27 | R$ 0.86 | + 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 131 | R$ 119 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 14 | R$ 10 | + 31% | |
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TOTAL | + 24% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 260 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
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