Cost of living in Porto Alegre, Brazil vs Tandil, Argentina

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Food | + 63% | |||
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Food in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 63% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (ARS $399) | ARS $210 | + 90% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 28 (ARS $451) | ARS $235 | + 92% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (ARS $150) | ARS $87 | + 72% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.25 (ARS $53) | ARS $50 | + 5% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (ARS $136) | ARS $74 | + 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (ARS $105) | ARS $62 | + 69% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (ARS $283) | ARS $229 | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (ARS $127) | ARS $49 | + 160% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.60 (ARS $75) | ARS $27 | + 177% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.97 (ARS $81) | ARS $74 | + 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 31 (ARS $498) | ARS $263 | + 90% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (ARS $117) | ARS $96 | + 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.37 (ARS $38) | ARS $30 | + 29% | |
Housing | + 62% | |||
Housing in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 62% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,971 (ARS $48,219) | ARS $25,397 | + 90% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,507 (ARS $24,451) | ARS $12,835 | + 91% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 526 (ARS $8,537) | ARS $2,345 | + 264% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,789 (ARS $29,038) | ARS $25,459 | + 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,261 (ARS $20,458) | ARS $9,504 | + 115% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 343 (ARS $5,571) | ARS $3,233 | + 72% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 94 (ARS $1,529) | ARS $878 | + 74% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,717 (ARS $27,860) | ARS $15,763 | + 77% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 470 (ARS $7,621) | ARS $15,185 | - 50% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 25 (ARS $408) | ARS $326 | + 25% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 20 (ARS $330) | ARS $197 | + 67% | |
Clothes | + 82% | |||
Clothes in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 82% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 242 (ARS $3,929) | ARS $2,442 | + 61% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 190 (ARS $3,084) | ARS $1,621 | + 90% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 366 (ARS $5,938) | ARS $2,782 | + 113% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 253 (ARS $4,111) | ARS $2,788 | + 47% | |
Transportation | + 106% | |||
Transportation in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 106% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 90,198 (ARS $1,463,930) | ARS $1,001,390 | + 46% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.86 (ARS $79) | ARS $39 | + 102% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 235 (ARS $3,814) | ARS $1,537 | + 148% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 41 (ARS $669) | ARS $341 | + 96% | |
Personal Care | + 57% | |||
Personal Care in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 57% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 (ARS $312) | ARS $130 | + 140% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 52 (ARS $837) | ARS $448 | + 87% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 206 (ARS $3,338) | ARS $1,288 | + 159% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 17 (ARS $280) | ARS $314 | - 11% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (ARS $177) | ARS $137 | + 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (ARS $248) | ARS $126 | + 97% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.71 (ARS $93) | ARS $102 | - 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.88 (ARS $63) | ARS $70 | - 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 (ARS $657) | ARS $512 | + 28% | |
Entertainment | + 105% | |||
Entertainment in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 105% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 76 (ARS $1,228) | ARS $1,096 | + 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 53 (ARS $864) | ARS $445 | + 94% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 232 (ARS $3,763) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 187 (ARS $3,035) | ARS $903 | + 236% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 23 (ARS $373) | ARS $179 | + 108% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 (ARS $196) | ARS $137 | + 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 15 (ARS $246) | ARS $94 | + 161% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,399 (ARS $55,171) | ARS $25,594 | + 116% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.75 (ARS $28) | ARS $9 | + 214% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 146 (ARS $2,371) | ARS $1,324 | + 79% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (ARS $155) | ARS $128 | + 21% | |
TOTAL | + 83% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 83% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $138,927 (R$ 8,560) in Porto Alegre to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $76,000 in Tandil.
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