Cost of living in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 23% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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Food | - 34% | |||
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Food in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 34% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Porto Alegre | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 35 (4,270 Franc) | 10,758 Franc | - 60% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 36 (4,376 Franc) | 4,719 Franc | - 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (1,336 Franc) | 3,635 Franc | - 63% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.60 (557 Franc) | 1,136 Franc | - 51% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 14 (1,741 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (1,000 Franc) | 806 Franc | + 24% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 25 (3,050 Franc) | 4,136 Franc | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 (1,036 Franc) | 1,549 Franc | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 6 (748 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 20% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.44 (659 Franc) | 598 Franc | + 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 42 (5,056 Franc) | 7,518 Franc | - 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (1,055 Franc) | 1,588 Franc | - 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.53 (549 Franc) | 282 Franc | + 95% | |
Housing | - 49% | |||
Housing in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 49% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Porto Alegre | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,900 (472,789 Franc) | 1,243,470 Franc | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,354 (285,391 Franc) | 558,451 Franc | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 705 (85,450 Franc) | 110,345 Franc | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,988 (362,231 Franc) | 646,674 Franc | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,529 (185,351 Franc) | 232,392 Franc | - 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 345 (41,791 Franc) | 47,516 Franc | - 12% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 96 (11,667 Franc) | 21,905 Franc | - 47% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,682 (203,865 Franc) | 259,144 Franc | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 600 (72,783 Franc) | 124,043 Franc | - 41% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 36 (4,393 Franc) | 4,668 Franc | - 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 (2,487 Franc) | 8,165 Franc | - 70% | |
Clothes | - 11% | |||
Clothes in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 11% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 295 (35,756 Franc) | 38,513 Franc | - 7% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 263 (31,912 Franc) | 36,261 Franc | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 379 (45,904 Franc) | 45,751 Franc | + 0% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 333 (40,362 Franc) | 57,267 Franc | - 30% | |
Transportation | + 4% | |||
Transportation in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is about the same as in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 116,325 (14,102,063 Franc) | 12,545,800 Franc | + 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.65 (685 Franc) | 647 Franc | + 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 213 (25,823 Franc) | 25,392 Franc | + 2% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 42 (5,094 Franc) | 5,549 Franc | - 8% | |
Personal Care | + 6% | |||
Personal Care in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 6% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 28 (3,394 Franc) | 3,269 Franc | + 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 42 (5,124 Franc) | 5,160 Franc | - 1% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 303 (36,711 Franc) | 17,083 Franc | + 115% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 23 (2,814 Franc) | 3,618 Franc | - 22% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 17 (2,084 Franc) | 2,701 Franc | - 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 17 (2,038 Franc) | 2,220 Franc | - 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 (936 Franc) | 755 Franc | + 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.70 (570 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | - 61% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 52 (6,282 Franc) | 6,526 Franc | - 4% | |
Entertainment | - 9% | |||
Entertainment in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 9% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Porto Alegre | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 115 (13,905 Franc) | 23,263 Franc | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 57 (6,955 Franc) | 8,921 Franc | - 22% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 355 (42,993 Franc) | 15,981 Franc | + 169% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 209 (25,303 Franc) | 44,205 Franc | - 43% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 30 (3,656 Franc) | 5,719 Franc | - 36% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 15 (1,874 Franc) | 2,494 Franc | - 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 13 (1,516 Franc) | 1,083 Franc | + 40% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,814 (462,326 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.73 (210 Franc) | 93 Franc | + 126% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 137 (16,606 Franc) | 47,312 Franc | - 65% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (1,250 Franc) | 867 Franc | + 44% | |
TOTAL | - 23% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 623 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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