Cost of living in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 60% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 20% | |||
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| Food in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 20% 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$ 31 (133 Kwacha) | 133 Kwacha | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 33 (141 Kwacha) | 68 Kwacha | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (43 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.47 (19 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 12 (50 Kwacha) | 27 Kwacha | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (32 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 23 (100 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (35 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.36 (19 Kwacha) | 24 Kwacha | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.07 (22 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (171 Kwacha) | 161 Kwacha | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (35 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.45 (19 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | + 29% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 33% more expensive 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$ 3,447 (14,716 Kwacha) | 13,253 Kwacha | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,312 (9,872 Kwacha) | 9,866 Kwacha | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 1,104 (4,714 Kwacha) | 547 Kwacha | + 762% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,730 (11,657 Kwacha) | 9,508 Kwacha | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,556 (6,645 Kwacha) | 5,942 Kwacha | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 373 (1,590 Kwacha) | 421 Kwacha | + 278% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 82 (351 Kwacha) | 391 Kwacha | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,635 (6,981 Kwacha) | 5,688 Kwacha | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 490 (2,093 Kwacha) | 1,980 Kwacha | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 33 (143 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 101% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 23 (99 Kwacha) | 56 Kwacha | + 76% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 74% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Porto Alegre | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 247 (1,055 Kwacha) | 642 Kwacha | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 209 (893 Kwacha) | 499 Kwacha | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 342 (1,462 Kwacha) | 904 Kwacha | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 334 (1,426 Kwacha) | 783 Kwacha | + 82% | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 77% 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$ 115,024 (491,088 Kwacha) | 234,832 Kwacha | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.65 (24 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 247 (1,054 Kwacha) | 533 Kwacha | + 98% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 55 (234 Kwacha) | 176 Kwacha | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 90% 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$ 15 (65 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 46 (196 Kwacha) | 59 Kwacha | + 234% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 235 (1,005 Kwacha) | 311 Kwacha | + 223% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 22 (96 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 17 (72 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 17 (71 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.32 (23 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.04 (17 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 47 (202 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 120% | |||
| Entertainment in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 120% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Porto Alegre | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 97 (414 Kwacha) | 282 Kwacha | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 58 (248 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 328 (1,399 Kwacha) | 369 Kwacha | + 279% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 168 (719 Kwacha) | 444 Kwacha | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 28 (122 Kwacha) | 46 Kwacha | + 166% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 14 (59 Kwacha) | 29 Kwacha | + 103% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (47 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 181% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,289 (18,311 Kwacha) | 4,733 Kwacha | + 287% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.43 (6 Kwacha) | 1.36 Kwacha | + 349% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 141 (600 Kwacha) | 728 Kwacha | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (43 Kwacha) | 42 Kwacha | + 2% | |
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TOTAL | + 60% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 665 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2023.
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