Cost of living in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 45% cheaper than in San Antonio, Texas (United States)
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Food | - 53% | |||
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Food in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 53% cheaper than in San Antonio, Texas (United States) | ||||
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Porto Alegre | San Antonio, Texas | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 40 ($7) | $20 | - 65% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 34 ($5.99) | $10 | - 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 12 ($2.17) | $5.34 | - 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.64 ($0.81) | $1.08 | - 25% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 14 ($2.43) | $3.53 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 9 ($1.61) | $3.84 | - 58% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 25 ($4.35) | $5.85 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 10 ($1.68) | $3.79 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 8 ($1.40) | $1.93 | - 27% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.60 ($0.98) | $2.92 | - 67% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 42 ($7) | $16 | - 54% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 ($1.66) | $2.22 | - 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.24 ($0.74) | $1.96 | - 62% | |
Housing | - 69% | |||
Housing in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 69% cheaper than in San Antonio, Texas (United States) | ||||
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Porto Alegre | San Antonio, Texas | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 4,057 ($707) | $2,127 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,510 ($438) | $1,734 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 791 ($138) | $222 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,433 ($424) | $1,623 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,405 ($245) | $1,052 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 345 ($60) | $139 | - 57% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 96 ($17) | $69 | - 76% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,682 ($293) | $280 | + 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 600 ($105) | $118 | - 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 36 ($6) | $12 | - 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 19 ($3.40) | $19 | - 82% | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 13% cheaper than in San Antonio, Texas (United States) | ||||
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Porto Alegre | San Antonio, Texas | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 295 ($51) | $45 | + 15% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 245 ($43) | $45 | - 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 379 ($66) | $94 | - 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 333 ($58) | $144 | - 60% | |
Transportation | + 5% | |||
Transportation in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 5% more expensive than in San Antonio, Texas (United States) | ||||
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Porto Alegre | San Antonio, Texas | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 116,325 ($20,273) | $23,240 | - 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.84 ($1.02) | $0.78 | + 30% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 241 ($42) | $37 | + 14% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 61 ($11) | $16 | - 34% | |
Personal Care | - 44% | |||
Personal Care in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 44% cheaper than in San Antonio, Texas (United States) | ||||
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Porto Alegre | San Antonio, Texas | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 28 ($4.88) | $5.85 | - 17% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 42 ($7) | $12 | - 37% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 303 ($53) | $114 | - 54% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 23 ($4.05) | $6 | - 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 16 ($2.83) | $3.22 | - 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 17 ($2.93) | $5.86 | - 50% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 ($1.33) | $3.95 | - 66% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.70 ($0.82) | $1.61 | - 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 53 ($9) | $21 | - 55% | |
Entertainment | - 39% | |||
Entertainment in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 39% cheaper than in San Antonio, Texas (United States) | ||||
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Porto Alegre | San Antonio, Texas | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 118 ($21) | $52 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 57 ($10) | $21 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 355 ($62) | $260 | - 76% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 204 ($36) | $73 | - 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 30 ($5.26) | $14 | - 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 16 ($2.75) | $5.74 | - 52% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 13 ($2.30) | $7 | - 69% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,112 ($717) | $409 | + 75% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 2.00 ($0.35) | $0.35 | - 2% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 137 ($24) | $67 | - 65% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 ($1.80) | $9 | - 79% | |
TOTAL | - 45% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 645 prices entered by 76 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2024.
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