Cost of living in Porto Alegre, Brazil vs Warsaw, Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 29% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (17 zł) | 31 zł | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 28 (19 zł) | 20 zł | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (7 zł) | 10 zł | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.27 (2.22 zł) | 3.02 zł | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 9 (5.98 zł) | 10 zł | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (4.31 zł) | 7 zł | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 18 (12 zł) | 12 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (5.33 zł) | 3.89 zł | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.72 (3.20 zł) | 2.98 zł | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.15 (3.50 zł) | 3.37 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 29 (20 zł) | 29 zł | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (5.02 zł) | 7 zł | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.55 (1.73 zł) | 3.14 zł | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 55% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,649 (1,797 zł) | 5,125 zł | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,541 (1,046 zł) | 3,949 zł | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 526 (357 zł) | 546 zł | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,759 (1,194 zł) | 3,595 zł | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,273 (864 zł) | 2,453 zł | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 343 (233 zł) | 464 zł | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 94 (63 zł) | 46 zł | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,804 (1,224 zł) | 1,856 zł | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 470 (319 zł) | 387 zł | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 25 (17 zł) | 36 zł | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 (14 zł) | 22 zł | - 38% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 33% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 242 (164 zł) | 279 zł | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 190 (129 zł) | 181 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 366 (248 zł) | 305 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 253 (172 zł) | 361 zł | - 52% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 4% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 87,404 (59,298 zł) | 77,891 zł | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.89 (3.32 zł) | 4.60 zł | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 230 (156 zł) | 108 zł | + 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 41 (28 zł) | 32 zł | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 18% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 (13 zł) | 15 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 52 (35 zł) | 28 zł | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 206 (140 zł) | 136 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 17 (12 zł) | 14 zł | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (7 zł) | 10 zł | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (10 zł) | 13 zł | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.71 (3.87 zł) | 5.91 zł | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.88 (2.63 zł) | 7 zł | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 (27 zł) | 57 zł | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 8% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 76 (51 zł) | 74 zł | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 53 (36 zł) | 64 zł | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 232 (157 zł) | 199 zł | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 187 (127 zł) | 147 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 23 (16 zł) | 22 zł | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 (8 zł) | 11 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 15 (10 zł) | 11 zł | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,399 (2,306 zł) | 2,070 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.75 (1.19 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 289% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 146 (99 zł) | 106 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (6 zł) | 18 zł | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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