Cost of living in Porto Alegre, Brazil vs Wolfsburg, Germany
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Food | - 64% | |||
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Food in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 64% cheaper than in Wolfsburg (Germany) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (€3.67) | €17 | - 79% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 28 (€4.22) | €8 | - 47% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (€1.48) | €5.00 | - 70% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.27 (€0.49) | €1.00 | - 51% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 9 (€1.32) | €2.93 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (€0.95) | €3.50 | - 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 18 (€2.63) | €4.04 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (€1.17) | €3.25 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.72 (€0.71) | €1.75 | - 60% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.15 (€0.77) | €0.93 | - 18% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 29 (€4.40) | €7 | - 35% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (€1.10) | €1.83 | - 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.55 (€0.38) | €1.50 | - 75% | |
Housing | - 27% | |||
Housing in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 27% cheaper than in Wolfsburg (Germany) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,649 (€396) | €813 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,541 (€230) | €625 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 526 (€79) | €50 | + 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,759 (€263) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,273 (€190) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 343 (€51) | €50 | + 3% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 94 (€14) | €16 | - 11% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,804 (€269) | €300 | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 470 (€70) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 25 (€3.75) | €8 | - 50% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 (€3.08) | €15 | - 79% | |
Clothes | - 32% | |||
Clothes in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 32% cheaper than in Wolfsburg (Germany) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 242 (€36) | €90 | - 60% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 190 (€28) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 366 (€55) | €97 | - 43% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 253 (€38) | €90 | - 58% | |
Transportation | - 40% | |||
Transportation in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 40% cheaper than in Wolfsburg (Germany) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 87,404 (€13,052) | €21,200 | - 38% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.89 (€0.73) | €1.36 | - 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 230 (€34) | €59 | - 41% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 41 (€6) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 32% | |||
Personal Care in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 32% cheaper than in Wolfsburg (Germany) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 (€2.87) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 52 (€8) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 206 (€31) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 17 (€2.58) | €2.50 | + 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (€1.63) | €5.00 | - 67% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (€2.28) | €3.10 | - 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.71 (€0.85) | €0.91 | - 6% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.88 (€0.58) | €1.20 | - 52% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 (€6) | €18 | - 67% | |
Entertainment | - 40% | |||
Entertainment in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 40% cheaper than in Wolfsburg (Germany) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 76 (€11) | €32 | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 53 (€8) | €19 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 232 (€35) | €100 | - 65% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 187 (€28) | €52 | - 46% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 23 (€3.44) | €6.00 | - 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 (€1.81) | €3.02 | - 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 15 (€2.26) | €3.27 | - 31% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,399 (€508) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.75 (€0.26) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 146 (€22) | €40 | - 46% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (€1.43) | €5.50 | - 74% | |
TOTAL | - 42% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 42% cheaper than in Wolfsburg (Germany)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,600 in Wolfsburg you would need to make just about €1,497 (R$ 10,027) in Porto Alegre.
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