Cost of living in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 14% more expensive than in Debre Birhan (Ethiopia)
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Food | ||||
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Food in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is about the same as in Debre Birhan (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 35 (398 Birr) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 36 (408 Birr) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (125 Birr) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.60 (52 Birr) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 14 (162 Birr) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (93 Birr) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 25 (285 Birr) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 (97 Birr) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 6 (70 Birr) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.44 (62 Birr) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 42 (472 Birr) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (98 Birr) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.53 (51 Birr) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is about the same as in Debre Birhan (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,900 (44,110 Birr) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,354 (26,626 Birr) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 705 (7,972 Birr) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,988 (33,796 Birr) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,529 (17,293 Birr) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 345 (3,899 Birr) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 96 (1,088 Birr) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,682 (19,020 Birr) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 600 (6,790 Birr) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 36 (410 Birr) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 (232 Birr) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is about the same as in Debre Birhan (Ethiopia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 295 (3,336 Birr) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 263 (2,977 Birr) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 379 (4,283 Birr) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 333 (3,766 Birr) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 14% | |||
Transportation in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 14% more expensive than in Debre Birhan (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 116,325 (1,315,697 Birr) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.65 (64 Birr) | 19 Birr | + 243% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 213 (2,409 Birr) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 60 (674 Birr) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is about the same as in Debre Birhan (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 28 (317 Birr) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 42 (478 Birr) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 303 (3,425 Birr) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 23 (263 Birr) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 17 (194 Birr) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 17 (190 Birr) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 (87 Birr) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.70 (53 Birr) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 52 (586 Birr) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is about the same as in Debre Birhan (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 115 (1,297 Birr) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 57 (649 Birr) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 355 (4,011 Birr) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 209 (2,361 Birr) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 30 (341 Birr) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 15 (175 Birr) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 13 (141 Birr) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,814 (43,134 Birr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.73 (20 Birr) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 137 (1,549 Birr) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (117 Birr) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 14% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 616 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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