Cost of living in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 26% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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| Food | - 34% | |||
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| Food in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 34% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Porto Alegre | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 31 (130 Kč) | 210 Kč | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 32 (138 Kč) | 173 Kč | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 12 (50 Kč) | 99 Kč | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.19 (18 Kč) | 26 Kč | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 12 (51 Kč) | 82 Kč | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (31 Kč) | 72 Kč | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 24 (104 Kč) | 132 Kč | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (35 Kč) | 40 Kč | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.79 (20 Kč) | 23 Kč | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.93 (25 Kč) | 26 Kč | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 33 (141 Kč) | 149 Kč | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (34 Kč) | 45 Kč | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.51 (15 Kč) | 27 Kč | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 47% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Porto Alegre | Prague | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,692 (15,778 Kč) | 36,217 Kč | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,539 (10,849 Kč) | 27,978 Kč | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 1,188 (5,075 Kč) | 5,881 Kč | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,528 (10,803 Kč) | 23,203 Kč | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,577 (6,740 Kč) | 17,056 Kč | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 969 (4,141 Kč) | 4,041 Kč | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 87 (373 Kč) | 417 Kč | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,015 (8,610 Kč) | 7,274 Kč | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 578 (2,469 Kč) | 3,946 Kč | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 20 (83 Kč) | 153 Kč | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 (89 Kč) | 340 Kč | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 34% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Porto Alegre | Prague | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 168 (720 Kč) | 1,907 Kč | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 173 (740 Kč) | 867 Kč | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 352 (1,506 Kč) | 2,034 Kč | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 251 (1,074 Kč) | 2,337 Kč | - 54% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is about the same as in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Porto Alegre | Prague | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 93,825 (400,987 Kč) | 607,006 Kč | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.84 (25 Kč) | 41 Kč | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 226 (968 Kč) | 550 Kč | + 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 44 (189 Kč) | 283 Kč | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 30% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Porto Alegre | Prague | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (65 Kč) | 159 Kč | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 49 (211 Kč) | 160 Kč | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 195 (835 Kč) | 1,188 Kč | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 22 (96 Kč) | 116 Kč | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (62 Kč) | 93 Kč | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 18 (76 Kč) | 85 Kč | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 (34 Kč) | 46 Kč | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.40 (19 Kč) | 63 Kč | - 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 47 (202 Kč) | 508 Kč | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 8% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Porto Alegre | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 106 (454 Kč) | 959 Kč | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 54 (231 Kč) | 419 Kč | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 294 (1,258 Kč) | 2,008 Kč | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 216 (922 Kč) | 992 Kč | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 29 (125 Kč) | 160 Kč | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 (51 Kč) | 68 Kč | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (45 Kč) | 50 Kč | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,883 (20,870 Kč) | 13,719 Kč | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.43 (6 Kč) | 3.77 Kč | + 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 124 (531 Kč) | 1,188 Kč | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (42 Kč) | 140 Kč | - 70% | |
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TOTAL | - 26% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,165 prices entered by 126 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
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