Cost of living in Porto Alegre, Brazil vs Wollongong, Australia
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Food | - 62% | |||
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Food in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 62% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (AU$5.69) | AU$16 | - 63% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 28 (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 44% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (AU$2.29) | AU$5.33 | - 57% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.27 (AU$0.76) | AU$1.27 | - 40% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 9 (AU$2.04) | AU$5.50 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (AU$1.47) | AU$5.43 | - 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 18 (AU$4.08) | AU$7 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (AU$1.82) | AU$3.83 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.72 (AU$1.09) | AU$3.15 | - 65% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.15 (AU$1.19) | AU$4.63 | - 74% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 29 (AU$7) | AU$16 | - 58% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (AU$1.71) | AU$3.04 | - 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.55 (AU$0.59) | AU$2.11 | - 72% | |
Housing | - 72% | |||
Housing in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 72% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,649 (AU$613) | AU$2,503 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,541 (AU$357) | AU$1,686 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 526 (AU$122) | AU$222 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,759 (AU$407) | AU$1,936 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,273 (AU$295) | AU$1,253 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 343 (AU$79) | AU$190 | - 58% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 94 (AU$22) | AU$52 | - 59% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,804 (AU$417) | AU$607 | - 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 470 (AU$109) | AU$202 | - 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 25 (AU$5.82) | AU$10 | - 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 (AU$4.77) | AU$28 | - 83% | |
Clothes | - 47% | |||
Clothes in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 47% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 242 (AU$56) | AU$106 | - 47% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 190 (AU$44) | AU$82 | - 46% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 366 (AU$85) | AU$154 | - 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 253 (AU$59) | AU$132 | - 56% | |
Transportation | - 36% | |||
Transportation in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 36% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 87,404 (AU$20,222) | AU$26,857 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.89 (AU$1.13) | AU$1.42 | - 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 230 (AU$53) | AU$82 | - 35% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 41 (AU$10) | AU$36 | - 73% | |
Personal Care | - 49% | |||
Personal Care in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 49% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 (AU$4.45) | AU$10 | - 54% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 52 (AU$12) | AU$25 | - 52% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 206 (AU$48) | AU$64 | - 25% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 17 (AU$3.99) | AU$7 | - 41% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (AU$2.53) | AU$4.88 | - 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (AU$3.53) | AU$5.71 | - 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.71 (AU$1.32) | AU$3.52 | - 62% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.88 (AU$0.90) | AU$3.34 | - 73% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 (AU$9) | AU$27 | - 66% | |
Entertainment | - 46% | |||
Entertainment in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 46% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 76 (AU$18) | AU$45 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 53 (AU$12) | AU$31 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 232 (AU$54) | AU$237 | - 77% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 187 (AU$43) | AU$101 | - 57% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 23 (AU$5.32) | AU$15 | - 64% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 (AU$2.80) | AU$4.32 | - 35% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 15 (AU$3.50) | AU$7 | - 47% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,399 (AU$786) | AU$575 | + 37% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.75 (AU$0.40) | AU$0.65 | - 38% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 146 (AU$34) | AU$57 | - 40% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (AU$2.21) | AU$19 | - 88% | |
TOTAL | - 56% |

These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 56% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$7,800 in Wollongong you would need to make just about AU$3,465 (R$ 14,976) in Porto Alegre.
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