Cost of living in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 13% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile)
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| Food | - 13% | |||
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| Food in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 13% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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| Porto Alegre | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 41 (CH$6,802) | CH$8,713 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 34 (CH$5,625) | CH$5,989 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 14 (CH$2,264) | CH$2,945 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.80 (CH$798) | CH$1,093 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 13 (CH$2,209) | CH$2,229 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 9 (CH$1,448) | CH$1,374 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 23 (CH$3,758) | CH$7,470 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 10 (CH$1,703) | CH$1,633 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 9 (CH$1,436) | CH$1,071 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.60 (CH$932) | CH$1,173 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 54 (CH$9,016) | CH$5,570 | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 (CH$1,634) | CH$2,224 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.94 (CH$656) | CH$1,000 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 8% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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| Porto Alegre | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,656 (CH$608,141) | CH$727,815 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,283 (CH$379,709) | CH$416,472 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 652 (CH$108,505) | CH$101,338 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,397 (CH$398,746) | CH$398,784 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,983 (CH$329,882) | CH$277,893 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 518 (CH$86,113) | CH$49,438 | + 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 91 (CH$15,195) | CH$21,073 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,707 (CH$284,015) | CH$289,383 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 575 (CH$95,718) | CH$65,560 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 37 (CH$6,191) | CH$8,285 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 19 (CH$3,229) | CH$5,977 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 17% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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| Porto Alegre | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 247 (CH$41,049) | CH$49,262 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 245 (CH$40,840) | CH$27,637 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 379 (CH$62,990) | CH$59,494 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 333 (CH$55,386) | CH$68,941 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 36% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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| Porto Alegre | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 111,028 (CH$18,470,064) | CH$11,451,100 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.86 (CH$974) | CH$1,026 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 241 (CH$40,141) | CH$23,859 | + 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 60 (CH$10,032) | CH$18,438 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 21% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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| Porto Alegre | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 28 (CH$4,657) | CH$3,856 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 42 (CH$7,031) | CH$6,295 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 308 (CH$51,214) | CH$25,728 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 23 (CH$3,861) | CH$4,264 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 16 (CH$2,705) | CH$2,807 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 17 (CH$2,797) | CH$2,090 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (CH$1,237) | CH$1,175 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.70 (CH$782) | CH$1,471 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 53 (CH$8,831) | CH$9,240 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 39% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Porto Alegre | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 118 (CH$19,681) | CH$19,040 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 57 (CH$9,544) | CH$8,019 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 355 (CH$58,997) | CH$24,942 | + 137% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 208 (CH$34,609) | CH$35,338 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 30 (CH$5,016) | CH$10,013 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 16 (CH$2,623) | CH$2,641 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 13 (CH$2,192) | CH$2,844 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,112 (CH$684,065) | CH$577,701 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 2.00 (CH$332) | CH$71 | + 370% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 135 (CH$22,386) | CH$25,884 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (CH$1,715) | CH$3,812 | - 55% | |
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TOTAL | + 13% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 343 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2025.
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