Cost of living in Porto Alegre, Brazil vs Tartu, Estonia
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Food | - 36% | |||
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Food in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 36% cheaper than in Tartu (Estonia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (€3.63) | €5.60 | - 35% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 28 (€4.16) | €5.13 | - 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (€1.46) | €2.94 | - 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.27 (€0.48) | €0.93 | - 48% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 9 (€1.30) | €1.81 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (€0.94) | €2.04 | - 54% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 18 (€2.60) | €4.08 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (€1.16) | €1.90 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.72 (€0.70) | €0.50 | + 39% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.15 (€0.76) | €1.27 | - 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 29 (€4.35) | €8 | - 44% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (€1.09) | €1.75 | - 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.55 (€0.38) | €0.53 | - 29% | |
Housing | - 42% | |||
Housing in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 42% cheaper than in Tartu (Estonia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,649 (€391) | €716 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,541 (€227) | €503 | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 526 (€78) | €136 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,936 (€286) | €444 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,329 (€196) | €331 | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 343 (€51) | €88 | - 43% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 94 (€14) | €18 | - 22% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,804 (€266) | €372 | - 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 470 (€69) | €98 | - 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 25 (€3.71) | €7 | - 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 (€3.04) | €10 | - 70% | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 36% cheaper than in Tartu (Estonia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 242 (€36) | €76 | - 53% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 190 (€28) | €36 | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 366 (€54) | €75 | - 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 253 (€37) | €109 | - 66% | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 9% more expensive than in Tartu (Estonia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 87,404 (€12,888) | €18,372 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.89 (€0.72) | €1.32 | - 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 230 (€34) | €14 | + 135% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 41 (€6) | €9 | - 29% | |
Personal Care | - 44% | |||
Personal Care in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 44% cheaper than in Tartu (Estonia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 (€2.84) | €7 | - 60% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 52 (€8) | €16 | - 52% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 206 (€30) | €33 | - 9% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 17 (€2.54) | €3.65 | - 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (€1.61) | €3.44 | - 53% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (€2.25) | €2.96 | - 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.71 (€0.84) | €1.64 | - 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.88 (€0.57) | €1.88 | - 69% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 (€5.97) | €12 | - 51% | |
Entertainment | - 13% | |||
Entertainment in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 13% cheaper than in Tartu (Estonia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 76 (€11) | €23 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 53 (€8) | €13 | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 232 (€34) | €39 | - 11% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 187 (€28) | €37 | - 26% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 23 (€3.39) | €6 | - 45% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 (€1.78) | €2.79 | - 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 15 (€2.23) | €2.58 | - 14% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,399 (€501) | €537 | - 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.75 (€0.26) | €0.05 | + 383% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 146 (€22) | €44 | - 51% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (€1.41) | €3.88 | - 64% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,100 in Tartu you would need to make just about €1,575 (R$ 10,683) in Porto Alegre.
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