- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- United States
- Porto Alegre
- Tampa
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Porto Alegre (Brazil) and Tampa (United States)
| Food | 24% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 24% cheaper than in Tampa (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | R$ 18.46 ($9.10) | $12.70 | 28% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 17.42 ($8.59) | $6.37 | 35% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | R$ 5.95 ($2.93) | $3.40 | 14% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 1.93 ($0.95) | $2.38 | 60% |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 3.69 ($1.82) | $2.44 | 25% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.44 ($2.19) | $3.61 | 39% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 10.45 ($5.15) | $4.66 | 11% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.57 ($2.25) | $3.60 | 37% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.32 ($2.62) | $3.50 | 25% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.24 ($1.60) | $2.14 | 25% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 19.55 ($9.64) | $13.33 | 28% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 3.23 ($1.59) | $1.74 | 9% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.11 ($1.04) | $1.72 | 39% |
| Housing | 25% | ||
| Housing in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 25% cheaper than in Tampa (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | R$ 2,210 ($1,090) | $1,292 | 16% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 208 ($102) | $169 | 39% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | R$ 70 ($34) | $42 | 18% |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,738 ($857) | $650 | 32% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | R$ 360 ($178) | $131 | 36% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 8.06 ($3.97) | $8.49 | 53% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17.86 ($8.81) | $30 | 70% |
| Clothes | 50% | ||
| Clothes in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 50% more expensive than in Tampa (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | R$ 189 ($93) | $40 | 135% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | R$ 120 ($59) | $41 | 44% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | R$ 236 ($116) | $82 | 41% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | R$ 171 ($85) | $82 | 4% |
| Transportation | 27% | ||
| Transportation in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 27% more expensive than in Tampa (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 50,700 ($25,003) | $21,571 | 16% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 2.76 ($1.36) | $0.92 | 48% |
| monthly ticket public transport | R$ 118 ($58) | $45 | 29% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | R$ 19.61 ($9.67) | $21 | 54% |
| Personal Care | 23% | ||
| Personal Care in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 23% cheaper than in Tampa (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | R$ 10.14 ($5.00) | $6.96 | 28% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 12 ($5.92) | $5.53 | 7% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 7.57 ($3.73) | $3.68 | 1% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 10 ($4.93) | $4.72 | 4% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 3.85 ($1.90) | $3.25 | 42% |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.13 ($1.54) | $2.68 | 43% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 21 ($10.36) | $17.30 | 40% |
| Entertainment | 18% | ||
| Entertainment in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 18% cheaper than in Tampa (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 51 ($25) | $35 | 28% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 32 ($15.78) | $20 | 21% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 152 ($75) | $124 | 40% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | R$ 148 ($73) | $70 | 4% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 12.22 ($6.03) | $7.75 | 22% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 5.36 ($2.64) | $4.64 | 43% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | R$ 6 ($2.96) | $4.21 | 30% |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 479 ($236) | $148 | 59% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.39 ($0.69) | $1.09 | 37% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | R$ 113 ($56) | $43 | 30% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | R$ 5.46 ($2.69) | $5.86 | 54% |
| TOTAL | 11% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,764 prices entered by 228 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2013.
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Cost of living in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 11% cheaper than in Tampa (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,125
in Tampa
you would need to make just about $2,769
(R$ 5,614)
in Porto Alegre.