Cost of living in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 21% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil)
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| Food in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 12% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Porto Alegre (Brazil) | Teresina (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| R$ 25 | R$ 20 | 20% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| R$ 28 | R$ 22 | 26% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| R$ 10 | R$ 9 | 7% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| R$ 3.27 | R$ 4.12 | 21% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| R$ 9 | R$ 7 | 21% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| R$ 6 | R$ 4.21 | 51% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| R$ 18 | R$ 17 | 6% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| R$ 8 | R$ 5.46 | 44% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| R$ 4.72 | R$ 3.82 | 23% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| R$ 5.15 | R$ 4.61 | 12% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| R$ 29 | R$ 36 | 19% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| R$ 7 | R$ 5.82 | 27% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| R$ 2.55 | R$ 3.42 | 25% |
| Housing in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 20% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||
| Porto Alegre (Brazil) | Teresina (Brazil) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 2,649 | R$ 1,618 | 64% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 1,541 | R$ 1,081 | 43% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| R$ 526 | R$ 369 | 43% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 1,759 | R$ 1,425 | 23% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 1,273 | R$ 865 | 47% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| R$ 343 | R$ 493 | 30% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| R$ 94 | R$ 113 | 17% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| R$ 1,804 | R$ 1,517 | 19% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 470 | R$ 413 | 14% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| R$ 25 | R$ 13 | 101% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| R$ 21 | R$ 10 | 113% |
| Clothes in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 14% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||
| Porto Alegre (Brazil) | Teresina (Brazil) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| R$ 242 | R$ 200 | 21% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| R$ 190 | R$ 173 | 10% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 366 | R$ 314 | 17% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| R$ 253 | R$ 205 | 24% |
| Transportation in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 31% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||
| Porto Alegre (Brazil) | Teresina (Brazil) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| R$ 87,404 | R$ 63,667 | 37% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| R$ 4.89 | R$ 4.09 | 20% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| R$ 230 | R$ 167 | 37% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| R$ 41 | R$ 43 | 4% |
| Personal Care in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 24% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||
| Porto Alegre (Brazil) | Teresina (Brazil) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 19 | R$ 15 | 29% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| R$ 52 | R$ 49 | 5% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| R$ 206 | R$ 155 | 33% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| R$ 17 | R$ 11 | 57% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| R$ 11 | R$ 8 | 33% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| R$ 15 | R$ 13 | 15% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| R$ 5.71 | R$ 4.25 | 34% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| R$ 3.88 | R$ 4.70 | 17% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| R$ 40 | R$ 26 | 55% |
| Entertainment in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 16% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||
| Porto Alegre (Brazil) | Teresina (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| R$ 76 | R$ 89 | 15% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| R$ 53 | R$ 36 | 49% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| R$ 232 | R$ 130 | 78% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| R$ 187 | R$ 167 | 12% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| R$ 23 | R$ 10 | 130% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| R$ 12 | R$ 8 | 61% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| R$ 15 | R$ 7 | 109% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| R$ 3,399 | R$ 2,650 | 28% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| R$ 1.75 | R$ 1.76 | 1% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| R$ 146 | R$ 121 | 20% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| R$ 10 | R$ 10 | 1% |
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For example, you would need at least R$ 6,399 in Porto Alegre to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 5,300 in Teresina.