Cost of living in Porto Alegre, Brazil vs Tauranga, New Zealand
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Food | - 62% | |||
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Food in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 62% cheaper than in Tauranga (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (NZ$6) | NZ$16 | - 63% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 28 (NZ$7) | NZ$13 | - 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (NZ$2.28) | NZ$8 | - 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.25 (NZ$0.80) | NZ$2.02 | - 60% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (NZ$2.06) | NZ$7 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (NZ$1.59) | NZ$4.40 | - 64% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (NZ$4.30) | NZ$5.69 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (NZ$1.94) | NZ$3.71 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.60 (NZ$1.14) | NZ$3.48 | - 67% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.97 (NZ$1.23) | NZ$3.88 | - 68% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 31 (NZ$8) | NZ$14 | - 48% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (NZ$1.78) | NZ$3.21 | - 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.37 (NZ$0.59) | NZ$2.49 | - 76% | |
Housing | - 71% | |||
Housing in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 71% cheaper than in Tauranga (New Zealand) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,715 (NZ$670) | NZ$2,691 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,507 (NZ$372) | NZ$2,090 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 526 (NZ$130) | NZ$200 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,789 (NZ$442) | NZ$1,626 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,261 (NZ$311) | NZ$1,470 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 343 (NZ$85) | NZ$232 | - 64% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 94 (NZ$23) | NZ$74 | - 68% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,717 (NZ$424) | NZ$578 | - 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 470 (NZ$116) | NZ$176 | - 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 25 (NZ$6) | NZ$12 | - 50% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 20 (NZ$5.02) | NZ$22 | - 77% | |
Clothes | - 39% | |||
Clothes in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 39% cheaper than in Tauranga (New Zealand) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 242 (NZ$60) | NZ$86 | - 31% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 190 (NZ$47) | NZ$73 | - 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 366 (NZ$90) | NZ$167 | - 46% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 253 (NZ$63) | NZ$162 | - 61% | |
Transportation | - 45% | |||
Transportation in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 45% cheaper than in Tauranga (New Zealand) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 90,198 (NZ$22,268) | NZ$39,529 | - 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.86 (NZ$1.20) | NZ$2.10 | - 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 235 (NZ$58) | NZ$115 | - 50% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 41 (NZ$10) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 40% | |||
Personal Care in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 40% cheaper than in Tauranga (New Zealand) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 (NZ$4.75) | NZ$17 | - 72% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 52 (NZ$13) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 206 (NZ$51) | NZ$44 | + 16% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 17 (NZ$4.26) | NZ$7 | - 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (NZ$2.70) | NZ$5.57 | - 52% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (NZ$3.77) | NZ$5.96 | - 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.71 (NZ$1.41) | NZ$2.72 | - 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.88 (NZ$0.96) | NZ$3.43 | - 72% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 (NZ$10) | NZ$23 | - 56% | |
Entertainment | - 51% | |||
Entertainment in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 51% cheaper than in Tauranga (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 76 (NZ$19) | NZ$53 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 53 (NZ$13) | NZ$34 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 232 (NZ$57) | NZ$235 | - 76% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 187 (NZ$46) | NZ$122 | - 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 23 (NZ$5.68) | NZ$16 | - 65% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 (NZ$2.98) | NZ$4.87 | - 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 15 (NZ$3.74) | NZ$8 | - 53% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,399 (NZ$839) | NZ$913 | - 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.75 (NZ$0.43) | NZ$0.56 | - 23% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 146 (NZ$36) | NZ$69 | - 48% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (NZ$2.36) | NZ$31 | - 92% | |
TOTAL | - 57% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 57% cheaper than in Tauranga (New Zealand)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$7,700 in Tauranga you would need to make just about NZ$3,312 (R$ 13,414) in Porto Alegre.
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