- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Ghana
- Porto Alegre
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Porto Alegre, Brazil compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 44% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 15 (GH₵20) | GH₵43 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 18 (GH₵24) | GH₵30 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.00 (GH₵7) | GH₵19 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.15 (GH₵2.83) | GH₵10 | - 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 4.00 (GH₵5.26) | GH₵12 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.50 (GH₵5.92) | GH₵12 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 10 (GH₵13) | GH₵37 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.00 (GH₵7) | GH₵15 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.30 (GH₵7) | GH₵10 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.25 (GH₵4.28) | GH₵5.32 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 15 (GH₵20) | GH₵26 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 4.98 (GH₵7) | GH₵9 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.50 (GH₵4.61) | GH₵5.42 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 63% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,500 (GH₵1,974) | GH₵11,197 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,600 (GH₵2,106) | GH₵4,896 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 213 (GH₵280) | GH₵325 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 800 (GH₵1,053) | GH₵3,366 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 725 (GH₵954) | GH₵1,403 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 106 (GH₵140) | GH₵244 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 80 (GH₵105) | GH₵108 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,736 (GH₵2,285) | GH₵2,180 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 470 (GH₵619) | GH₵632 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (GH₵30) | GH₵35 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (GH₵22) | GH₵38 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 98% | |||
| Clothes in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 98% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 250 (GH₵329) | GH₵172 | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 194 (GH₵255) | GH₵103 | + 146% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 350 (GH₵461) | GH₵280 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 163 (GH₵215) | GH₵302 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 21% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 58,000 (GH₵76,335) | GH₵60,367 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 2.84 (GH₵3.74) | GH₵3.62 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 141 (GH₵186) | GH₵150 | + 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 43 (GH₵57) | GH₵46 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 21% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 23 (GH₵31) | GH₵20 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 28 (GH₵36) | GH₵31 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 219 (GH₵289) | GH₵160 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 26 (GH₵34) | GH₵24 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (GH₵15) | GH₵18 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (GH₵17) | GH₵16 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.48 (GH₵7) | GH₵9 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.77 (GH₵6) | GH₵11 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 37 (GH₵49) | GH₵25 | + 98% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 29% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 90 (GH₵119) | GH₵73 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 36 (GH₵47) | GH₵54 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 214 (GH₵281) | GH₵76 | + 268% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 70 (GH₵92) | GH₵229 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (GH₵24) | GH₵21 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 3.50 (GH₵4.61) | GH₵13 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 5.50 (GH₵7) | GH₵8 | - 7% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 1,451 (GH₵1,910) | GH₵812 | + 135% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.40 (GH₵1.84) | GH₵0.47 | + 288% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 110 (GH₵145) | GH₵312 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 4.75 (GH₵6) | GH₵8 | - 23% | |
| 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 1,938 prices entered by 215 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 23% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
GH₵36,000
in Accra
you would need to make just about GH₵27,606
(R$ 20,975)
in Porto Alegre.
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