Cost of living in Porto Alegre, Brazil vs Tarija, Bolivia
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Food | - 4% | |||
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Food in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 4% cheaper than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 ($b31) | $b27 | + 14% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 28 ($b35) | $b29 | + 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 ($b12) | $b12 | + 0% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.25 ($b4.11) | $b5.34 | - 23% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 8 ($b11) | $b10 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 ($b8) | $b5.49 | + 49% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 ($b22) | $b15 | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 ($b10) | $b9 | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.60 ($b5.82) | $b4.39 | + 33% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.97 ($b6) | $b13 | - 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 31 ($b39) | $b38 | + 2% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 ($b9) | $b11 | - 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.37 ($b3.00) | $b4.55 | - 34% | |
Housing | + 8% | |||
Housing in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 8% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,971 ($b3,758) | $b2,703 | + 39% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,507 ($b1,905) | $b1,690 | + 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 526 ($b665) | $b206 | + 223% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,789 ($b2,263) | $b1,841 | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,261 ($b1,594) | $b1,245 | + 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 343 ($b434) | $b159 | + 174% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 94 ($b119) | $b195 | - 39% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,717 ($b2,171) | $b2,914 | - 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 470 ($b594) | $b1,888 | - 69% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 25 ($b32) | $b50 | - 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 20 ($b26) | $b13 | + 101% | |
Clothes | - 11% | |||
Clothes in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 11% cheaper than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 242 ($b306) | $b325 | - 6% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 190 ($b240) | $b273 | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 366 ($b463) | $b515 | - 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 253 ($b320) | $b377 | - 15% | |
Transportation | + 74% | |||
Transportation in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 74% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 90,198 ($b114,085) | $b100,489 | + 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.86 ($b6) | $b3.73 | + 65% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 235 ($b297) | $b137 | + 117% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 41 ($b52) | $b18 | + 182% | |
Personal Care | - 9% | |||
Personal Care in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 9% cheaper than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 ($b24) | $b45 | - 46% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 52 ($b65) | $b12 | + 444% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 206 ($b260) | $b121 | + 114% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 17 ($b22) | $b34 | - 35% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 ($b14) | $b26 | - 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 ($b19) | $b33 | - 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.71 ($b7) | $b11 | - 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.88 ($b4.91) | $b15 | - 67% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 ($b51) | $b29 | + 76% | |
Entertainment | + 27% | |||
Entertainment in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 27% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 76 ($b96) | $b61 | + 56% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 53 ($b67) | $b68 | - 1% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 232 ($b293) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 187 ($b237) | $b142 | + 67% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 23 ($b29) | $b29 | + 1% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 ($b15) | $b15 | + 0% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 15 ($b19) | $b24 | - 21% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,399 ($b4,299) | $b2,243 | + 92% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.75 ($b2.21) | $b1.18 | + 87% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 146 ($b185) | $b310 | - 40% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 ($b12) | $b17 | - 28% | |
TOTAL | + 20% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least $b9,518 (R$ 7,526) in Porto Alegre to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $b7,900 in Tarija.
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