Cost of living in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is about the same as in Johannesburg (South Africa)
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| Food | - 1% | |||
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| Food in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is about the same as in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Porto Alegre | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 31 (R 119) | R 150 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 33 (R 125) | R 83 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (R 38) | R 51 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.47 (R 17) | R 19 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 12 (R 44) | R 43 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (R 29) | R 27 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 23 (R 89) | R 74 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (R 31) | R 28 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.36 (R 17) | R 24 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.07 (R 19) | R 24 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (R 152) | R 95 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (R 31) | R 25 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.45 (R 17) | R 18 | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 9% cheaper than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Porto Alegre | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,447 (R 13,099) | R 14,072 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,312 (R 8,787) | R 10,985 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 1,104 (R 4,196) | R 2,054 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,730 (R 10,376) | R 8,356 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,556 (R 5,915) | R 6,336 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 373 (R 1,416) | R 2,487 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 82 (R 313) | R 740 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,635 (R 6,214) | R 4,916 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 490 (R 1,863) | R 1,709 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 33 (R 127) | R 126 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 23 (R 88) | R 59 | + 49% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 17% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Porto Alegre | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 247 (R 939) | R 860 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 209 (R 795) | R 585 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 342 (R 1,301) | R 1,619 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 334 (R 1,269) | R 1,364 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 16% cheaper than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Porto Alegre | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 115,024 (R 437,123) | R 444,050 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.56 (R 21) | R 24 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 247 (R 939) | R 1,222 | - 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 55 (R 207) | R 164 | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is about the same as in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Porto Alegre | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (R 58) | R 77 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 46 (R 175) | R 306 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 235 (R 895) | R 657 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 22 (R 85) | R 46 | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 17 (R 64) | R 35 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 17 (R 63) | R 76 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.32 (R 20) | R 35 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.04 (R 15) | R 26 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 47 (R 180) | R 169 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 31% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Porto Alegre | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 97 (R 368) | R 444 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 58 (R 221) | R 234 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 328 (R 1,245) | R 820 | + 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 168 (R 640) | R 700 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 28 (R 108) | R 95 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 14 (R 53) | R 34 | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (R 42) | R 36 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,289 (R 16,299) | R 10,605 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.43 (R 5.44) | R 1.80 | + 202% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 141 (R 534) | R 687 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (R 38) | R 49 | - 23% | |
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TOTAL | - 4% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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