Cost of living in Porto Alegre, Brazil vs Elblag, Poland
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Food | - 16% | |||
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Food in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 16% cheaper than in Elblag (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (17 zł) | 25 zł | - 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 28 (19 zł) | 14 zł | + 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (7 zł) | 17 zł | - 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.27 (2.22 zł) | 2.00 zł | + 11% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 9 (5.98 zł) | 8 zł | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (4.31 zł) | 3.50 zł | + 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 18 (12 zł) | 13 zł | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (5.33 zł) | 2.50 zł | + 113% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.72 (3.20 zł) | 1.50 zł | + 114% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.15 (3.50 zł) | 2.00 zł | + 75% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 29 (20 zł) | 33 zł | - 38% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (5.02 zł) | 4.00 zł | + 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.55 (1.73 zł) | 3.00 zł | - 42% | |
Housing | + 4% | |||
Housing in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 4% more expensive than in Elblag (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,649 (1,797 zł) | 2,250 zł | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,541 (1,046 zł) | 1,100 zł | - 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 526 (357 zł) | 300 zł | + 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,759 (1,194 zł) | 1,200 zł | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,273 (864 zł) | 600 zł | + 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 343 (233 zł) | 150 zł | + 55% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 94 (63 zł) | 45 zł | + 43% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,804 (1,224 zł) | 1,400 zł | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 470 (319 zł) | 350 zł | - 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 25 (17 zł) | 23 zł | - 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 (14 zł) | 15 zł | - 7% | |
Clothes | + 0% | |||
Clothes in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is about the same as in Elblag (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 242 (164 zł) | 240 zł | - 32% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 190 (129 zł) | 100 zł | + 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 366 (248 zł) | 300 zł | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 253 (172 zł) | 200 zł | - 14% | |
Transportation | + 38% | |||
Transportation in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 38% more expensive than in Elblag (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 87,404 (59,298 zł) | 60,000 zł | - 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.89 (3.32 zł) | 5.00 zł | - 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 230 (156 zł) | 56 zł | + 179% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 41 (28 zł) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 14% | |||
Personal Care in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 14% cheaper than in Elblag (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 (13 zł) | 4.00 zł | + 227% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 52 (35 zł) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 206 (140 zł) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 17 (12 zł) | 10 zł | + 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (7 zł) | 12 zł | - 38% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (10 zł) | 10 zł | + 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.71 (3.87 zł) | 7 zł | - 45% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.88 (2.63 zł) | 10 zł | - 74% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 (27 zł) | 15 zł | + 83% | |
Entertainment | + 28% | |||
Entertainment in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 28% more expensive than in Elblag (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 76 (51 zł) | 60 zł | - 14% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 53 (36 zł) | 40 zł | - 10% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 232 (157 zł) | 40 zł | + 293% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 187 (127 zł) | 100 zł | + 27% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 23 (16 zł) | 15 zł | + 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 (8 zł) | 10 zł | - 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 15 (10 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 71% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,399 (2,306 zł) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.75 (1.19 zł) | 0.40 zł | + 196% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 146 (99 zł) | 100 zł | - 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (6 zł) | 10 zł | - 35% | |
TOTAL | + 11% |

These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 11% more expensive than in Elblag (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 7,747 zł (R$ 11,419) in Porto Alegre to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 7,000 zł in Elblag.
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