Cost of living in Porto Alegre, Brazil vs Enugu, Nigeria
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| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is about the same as in Enugu (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (1,646 ₦) | 1,152 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 28 (1,889 ₦) | 1,315 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (663 ₦) | 582 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.27 (219 ₦) | 514 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 9 (590 ₦) | 499 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (425 ₦) | 578 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 18 (1,179 ₦) | 3,533 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (526 ₦) | 783 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.72 (316 ₦) | 463 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.15 (345 ₦) | 280 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 29 (1,973 ₦) | 1,723 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (495 ₦) | 276 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.55 (171 ₦) | 351 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 55% cheaper than in Enugu (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,649 (177,323 ₦) | 481,203 ₦ | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,541 (103,164 ₦) | 666,014 ₦ | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 526 (35,206 ₦) | 11,802 ₦ | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,936 (129,595 ₦) | 525,817 ₦ | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,273 (85,201 ₦) | 300,652 ₦ | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 343 (22,973 ₦) | 11,522 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 94 (6,262 ₦) | 5,744 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,804 (120,739 ₦) | 89,921 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 470 (31,478 ₦) | 30,275 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 25 (1,683 ₦) | 697 ₦ | + 141% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 (1,379 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 86% | |||
| Clothes in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 86% more expensive than in Enugu (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 242 (16,204 ₦) | 4,186 ₦ | + 287% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 190 (12,720 ₦) | 7,917 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 366 (24,485 ₦) | 8,477 ₦ | + 189% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 253 (16,952 ₦) | 16,375 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 93% more expensive than in Enugu (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 87,404 (5,849,835 ₦) | 2,000,000 ₦ | + 192% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.89 (327 ₦) | 142 ₦ | + 130% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 230 (15,399 ₦) | 8,337 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 41 (2,762 ₦) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 30% more expensive than in Enugu (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 (1,288 ₦) | 1,086 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 52 (3,453 ₦) | 2,484 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 206 (13,765 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 175% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 17 (1,154 ₦) | 1,897 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (731 ₦) | 680 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (1,022 ₦) | 941 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.71 (382 ₦) | 230 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.88 (260 ₦) | 302 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 (2,708 ₦) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 17% more expensive than in Enugu (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 76 (5,066 ₦) | 2,604 ₦ | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 53 (3,564 ₦) | 2,667 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 232 (15,516 ₦) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 187 (12,516 ₦) | 20,500 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 23 (1,540 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 (809 ₦) | 300 ₦ | + 170% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 15 (1,013 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 176% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,399 (227,510 ₦) | 200,000 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.75 (117 ₦) | 100 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 146 (9,779 ₦) | 6,467 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (639 ₦) | 350 ₦ | + 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 583 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 5% cheaper than in Enugu (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 1,430,000 ₦ in Enugu you would need to make just about 1,352,549 ₦ (R$ 20,209) in Porto Alegre.
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