- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Ghana
- Porto Alegre
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Porto Alegre, Brazil compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 37% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 15 (GH₵21) | GH₵38 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 18 (GH₵25) | GH₵26 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.00 (GH₵7) | GH₵19 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.15 (GH₵2.97) | GH₵11 | - 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 4.00 (GH₵5.53) | GH₵16 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.50 (GH₵6) | GH₵10 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 10 (GH₵14) | GH₵32 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.00 (GH₵7) | GH₵13 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.30 (GH₵7) | GH₵8 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.25 (GH₵4.50) | GH₵5.41 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 15 (GH₵21) | GH₵23 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.13 (GH₵7) | GH₵9 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.50 (GH₵4.84) | GH₵4.54 | + 7% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 61% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,500 (GH₵2,075) | GH₵12,000 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,600 (GH₵2,213) | GH₵4,858 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 213 (GH₵294) | GH₵325 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 800 (GH₵1,107) | GH₵2,089 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 725 (GH₵1,003) | GH₵1,403 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 106 (GH₵147) | GH₵244 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 80 (GH₵111) | GH₵108 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,775 (GH₵2,455) | GH₵2,180 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 446 (GH₵618) | GH₵632 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 21 (GH₵29) | GH₵35 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (GH₵23) | GH₵39 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 108% | |||
| Clothes in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 108% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 250 (GH₵346) | GH₵172 | + 101% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 194 (GH₵268) | GH₵103 | + 159% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 350 (GH₵484) | GH₵280 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 163 (GH₵225) | GH₵302 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 29% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 58,000 (GH₵80,223) | GH₵53,700 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 2.84 (GH₵3.93) | GH₵3.88 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 141 (GH₵195) | GH₵150 | + 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 43 (GH₵60) | GH₵47 | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 19% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 23 (GH₵32) | GH₵20 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 28 (GH₵38) | GH₵31 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 185 (GH₵256) | GH₵163 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 23 (GH₵32) | GH₵24 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (GH₵15) | GH₵18 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 12 (GH₵16) | GH₵16 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.86 (GH₵8) | GH₵9 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.51 (GH₵6) | GH₵12 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 36 (GH₵50) | GH₵25 | + 100% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 27% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 85 (GH₵118) | GH₵90 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 36 (GH₵50) | GH₵54 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 263 (GH₵364) | GH₵76 | + 377% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 70 (GH₵97) | GH₵236 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (GH₵24) | GH₵21 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 3.50 (GH₵4.84) | GH₵13 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 5.50 (GH₵8) | GH₵7 | + 2% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | R$ 3,358 (GH₵4,644) | GH₵2,394 | + 94% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.40 (GH₵1.94) | GH₵0.47 | + 308% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 110 (GH₵152) | GH₵312 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 4.75 (GH₵7) | GH₵8 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
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These prices were last updated on October 17, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 18% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
GH₵33,000
in Accra
you would need to make just about GH₵27,043
(R$ 19,552)
in Porto Alegre.
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