Cost of living in Porto Alegre, Brazil vs Taraz, Kazakhstan
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| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 22% cheaper than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (1,835 KZT) | 4,667 KZT | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 28 (2,073 KZT) | 2,300 KZT | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (689 KZT) | 438 KZT | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.25 (243 KZT) | 313 KZT | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (623 KZT) | 296 KZT | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (481 KZT) | 350 KZT | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (1,299 KZT) | 600 KZT | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (585 KZT) | 483 KZT | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.60 (343 KZT) | 583 KZT | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.97 (371 KZT) | 210 KZT | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 31 (2,287 KZT) | 4,850 KZT | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (536 KZT) | 383 KZT | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.37 (177 KZT) | 300 KZT | - 41% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 92% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,715 (202,500 KZT) | 105,000 KZT | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,507 (112,363 KZT) | 100,000 KZT | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 526 (39,234 KZT) | 10,000 KZT | + 292% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,789 (133,444 KZT) | 80,000 KZT | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,261 (94,015 KZT) | 40,000 KZT | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 343 (25,601 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 327% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 94 (7,028 KZT) | 3,000 KZT | + 134% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,717 (128,030 KZT) | 40,000 KZT | + 220% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 470 (35,020 KZT) | 17,000 KZT | + 106% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 25 (1,875 KZT) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 20 (1,516 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 1% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 10% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 242 (18,058 KZT) | 17,000 KZT | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 190 (14,175 KZT) | 10,667 KZT | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 366 (27,286 KZT) | 22,000 KZT | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 253 (18,891 KZT) | 45,000 KZT | - 58% | |
| Transportation | + 177% | |||
| Transportation in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 177% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 90,198 (6,727,420 KZT) | 1,000,000 KZT | + 573% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.86 (363 KZT) | 150 KZT | + 142% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 235 (17,529 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 192% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 41 (3,073 KZT) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 75% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 (1,436 KZT) | 1,280 KZT | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 52 (3,848 KZT) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 206 (15,339 KZT) | 2,000 KZT | + 667% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 17 (1,286 KZT) | 320 KZT | + 302% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (814 KZT) | 425 KZT | + 92% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (1,139 KZT) | 780 KZT | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.71 (426 KZT) | 280 KZT | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.88 (290 KZT) | 530 KZT | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 (3,017 KZT) | 500 KZT | + 503% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 39% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 76 (5,645 KZT) | 4,000 KZT | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 53 (3,971 KZT) | 1,400 KZT | + 184% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 232 (17,291 KZT) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 187 (13,947 KZT) | 15,000 KZT | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 23 (1,716 KZT) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 (902 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 15 (1,129 KZT) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,399 (253,534 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.75 (130 KZT) | 9 KZT | + 1348% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 146 (10,898 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (712 KZT) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 557 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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