Cost of living in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 51% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 37% | |||
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| Food in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 37% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Porto Alegre | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 40 (192 Kwacha) | 116 Kwacha | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 34 (166 Kwacha) | 77 Kwacha | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 12 (60 Kwacha) | 44 Kwacha | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.64 (22 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 14 (67 Kwacha) | 32 Kwacha | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 9 (45 Kwacha) | 33 Kwacha | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 25 (120 Kwacha) | 127 Kwacha | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 10 (47 Kwacha) | 38 Kwacha | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 8 (39 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.60 (27 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 42 (203 Kwacha) | 164 Kwacha | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 (46 Kwacha) | 28 Kwacha | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.24 (20 Kwacha) | 35 Kwacha | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 10% cheaper than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Porto Alegre | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 4,057 (19,562 Kwacha) | 15,433 Kwacha | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,510 (12,104 Kwacha) | 8,623 Kwacha | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 791 (3,814 Kwacha) | 539 Kwacha | + 608% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,546 (12,274 Kwacha) | 14,999 Kwacha | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,405 (6,774 Kwacha) | 5,897 Kwacha | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 345 (1,662 Kwacha) | 480 Kwacha | + 246% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 96 (464 Kwacha) | 1,674 Kwacha | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,682 (8,108 Kwacha) | 3,603 Kwacha | + 125% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 600 (2,895 Kwacha) | 3,551 Kwacha | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 36 (176 Kwacha) | 60 Kwacha | + 192% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 19 (94 Kwacha) | 67 Kwacha | + 41% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 72% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Porto Alegre | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 295 (1,422 Kwacha) | 780 Kwacha | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 245 (1,184 Kwacha) | 670 Kwacha | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 379 (1,826 Kwacha) | 969 Kwacha | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 333 (1,605 Kwacha) | 1,458 Kwacha | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 67% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Porto Alegre | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 116,325 (560,879 Kwacha) | 302,797 Kwacha | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.82 (28 Kwacha) | 28 Kwacha | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 241 (1,164 Kwacha) | 575 Kwacha | + 103% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 61 (294 Kwacha) | 269 Kwacha | + 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 123% | |||
| Personal Care in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 123% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Porto Alegre | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 28 (135 Kwacha) | 52 Kwacha | + 161% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 42 (204 Kwacha) | 57 Kwacha | + 257% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 303 (1,460 Kwacha) | 345 Kwacha | + 323% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 23 (112 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 119% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 16 (78 Kwacha) | 33 Kwacha | + 135% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 17 (81 Kwacha) | 67 Kwacha | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 (37 Kwacha) | 33 Kwacha | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.70 (23 Kwacha) | 30 Kwacha | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 53 (256 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 197% | |||
| Entertainment in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 197% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Porto Alegre | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 118 (570 Kwacha) | 281 Kwacha | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 57 (277 Kwacha) | 113 Kwacha | + 144% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 355 (1,710 Kwacha) | 399 Kwacha | + 329% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 204 (982 Kwacha) | 417 Kwacha | + 136% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 30 (145 Kwacha) | 54 Kwacha | + 167% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 16 (76 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 125% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 13 (64 Kwacha) | 16 Kwacha | + 292% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,112 (19,827 Kwacha) | 4,666 Kwacha | + 325% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 2.00 (10 Kwacha) | 1.31 Kwacha | + 636% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 137 (660 Kwacha) | 810 Kwacha | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (50 Kwacha) | 55 Kwacha | - 10% | |
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TOTAL | + 51% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 573 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 05, 2024.
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