Cost of living in Porto Alegre, Brazil vs Tamale, Ghana
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Food | + 12% | |||
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Food in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 12% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (GH₵25) | GH₵20 | + 24% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 28 (GH₵28) | GH₵15 | + 89% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (GH₵9) | GH₵12 | - 22% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.25 (GH₵3.31) | GH₵7 | - 52% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (GH₵9) | GH₵5.71 | + 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (GH₵7) | GH₵5.37 | + 22% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (GH₵18) | GH₵14 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (GH₵8) | GH₵6.00 | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.60 (GH₵4.68) | GH₵10 | - 53% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.97 (GH₵5.06) | GH₵4.21 | + 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 31 (GH₵31) | GH₵24 | + 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (GH₵7) | GH₵5.50 | + 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.37 (GH₵2.41) | GH₵2.87 | - 16% | |
Housing | - 16% | |||
Housing in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 16% cheaper than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,715 (GH₵2,763) | GH₵4,500 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,507 (GH₵1,533) | GH₵3,000 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 526 (GH₵535) | GH₵203 | + 164% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,789 (GH₵1,821) | GH₵2,000 | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,261 (GH₵1,283) | GH₵1,000 | + 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 343 (GH₵349) | GH₵119 | + 195% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 94 (GH₵96) | GH₵150 | - 36% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,717 (GH₵1,747) | GH₵2,000 | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 470 (GH₵478) | GH₵740 | - 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 25 (GH₵26) | GH₵11 | + 134% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 20 (GH₵21) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 105% | |||
Clothes in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 105% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 242 (GH₵246) | GH₵168 | + 47% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 190 (GH₵193) | GH₵64 | + 201% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 366 (GH₵372) | GH₵261 | + 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 253 (GH₵258) | GH₵236 | + 9% | |
Transportation | + 29% | |||
Transportation in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 29% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 90,198 (GH₵91,781) | GH₵50,000 | + 84% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.86 (GH₵4.95) | GH₵3.81 | + 30% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 235 (GH₵239) | GH₵200 | + 20% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 41 (GH₵42) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 48% | |||
Personal Care in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 48% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 (GH₵20) | GH₵6.00 | + 226% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 52 (GH₵52) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 206 (GH₵209) | GH₵100 | + 109% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 17 (GH₵18) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (GH₵11) | GH₵11 | + 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (GH₵16) | GH₵5.50 | + 182% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.71 (GH₵5.81) | GH₵3.21 | + 81% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.88 (GH₵3.95) | GH₵4.33 | - 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 (GH₵41) | GH₵20 | + 106% | |
Entertainment | + 46% | |||
Entertainment in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 46% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 76 (GH₵77) | GH₵37 | + 107% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 53 (GH₵54) | GH₵50 | + 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 232 (GH₵236) | GH₵100 | + 136% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 187 (GH₵190) | GH₵119 | + 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 23 (GH₵23) | GH₵39 | - 40% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 (GH₵12) | GH₵5.75 | + 114% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 15 (GH₵15) | GH₵4.86 | + 217% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,399 (GH₵3,459) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.75 (GH₵1.78) | GH₵0.75 | + 137% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 146 (GH₵149) | GH₵120 | + 24% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (GH₵10) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 18% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 18% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵17,768 (R$ 17,462) in Porto Alegre to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with GH₵15,000 in Tamale.
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