Cost of living in Porto Alegre, Brazil vs Wuhan, China
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| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 23% cheaper than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (28元) | 24元 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 28 (32元) | 32元 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (11元) | 12元 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.27 (3.75元) | 12元 | - 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 9 (10元) | 14元 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (7元) | 8元 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 18 (20元) | 40元 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (9元) | 12元 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.72 (5.40元) | 5.27元 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.15 (5.90元) | 5.28元 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 29 (34元) | 100元 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (8元) | 7元 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.55 (2.92元) | 8元 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 7% cheaper than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,649 (3,031元) | 4,008元 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,541 (1,764元) | 2,539元 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 526 (602元) | 272元 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,938 (2,218元) | 2,620元 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,273 (1,457元) | 1,566元 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 343 (393元) | 268元 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 94 (107元) | 97元 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,804 (2,064元) | 2,679元 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 470 (538元) | 930元 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 25 (29元) | 27元 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 (24元) | 26元 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 38% cheaper than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 242 (277元) | 488元 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 190 (217元) | 332元 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 366 (419元) | 630元 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 253 (290元) | 567元 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 35% more expensive than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 87,404 (100,005元) | 117,537元 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.89 (5.59元) | 7元 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 230 (263元) | 115元 | + 128% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 41 (47元) | 26元 | + 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 23% cheaper than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 (22元) | 19元 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 52 (59元) | 25元 | + 133% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 206 (235元) | 200元 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 17 (20元) | 25元 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (12元) | 32元 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (17元) | 40元 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.71 (7元) | 10元 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.88 (4.44元) | 10元 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 (46元) | 29元 | + 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is about the same as in Wuhan (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 76 (87元) | 86元 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 53 (61元) | 66元 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 232 (265元) | 652元 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 187 (214元) | 180元 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 23 (26元) | 41元 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 (14元) | 33元 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 15 (17元) | 22元 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,399 (3,889元) | 4,238元 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.75 (2.00元) | 0.30元 | + 567% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 146 (167元) | 363元 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (11元) | 20元 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 559 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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Cost of living in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 4% cheaper than in Wuhan (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 12,000元 in Wuhan you would need to make just about 11,517元 (R$ 10,066) in Porto Alegre.
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