- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Ghana
- Porto Alegre
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Porto Alegre, Brazil compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
Food | - 44% | |||
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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₵19) | GH₵56 | - 65% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 18 (GH₵23) | GH₵28 | - 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.00 (GH₵6) | GH₵17 | - 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.15 (GH₵2.79) | GH₵10 | - 73% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 4.00 (GH₵5.19) | GH₵11 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.50 (GH₵5.84) | GH₵11 | - 46% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 10 (GH₵13) | GH₵39 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.00 (GH₵6) | GH₵17 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.30 (GH₵7) | GH₵10 | - 29% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.25 (GH₵4.22) | GH₵4.37 | - 4% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 15 (GH₵19) | GH₵29 | - 33% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.67 (GH₵7) | GH₵10 | - 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.50 (GH₵4.54) | GH₵4.95 | - 8% | |
Housing | - 66% | |||
Housing in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 66% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,500 (GH₵1,946) | GH₵11,045 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,600 (GH₵2,076) | GH₵5,252 | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 213 (GH₵276) | GH₵457 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 800 (GH₵1,038) | GH₵4,531 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 725 (GH₵941) | GH₵2,083 | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 106 (GH₵138) | GH₵227 | - 39% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 80 (GH₵104) | GH₵97 | + 7% | |
40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,684 (GH₵2,185) | GH₵2,183 | + 0% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 408 (GH₵530) | GH₵590 | - 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (GH₵30) | GH₵38 | - 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (GH₵24) | GH₵50 | - 53% | |
Clothes | + 103% | |||
Clothes in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 103% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 250 (GH₵324) | GH₵165 | + 96% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 194 (GH₵251) | GH₵104 | + 142% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 350 (GH₵454) | GH₵270 | + 68% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 163 (GH₵212) | GH₵282 | - 25% | |
Transportation | + 28% | |||
Transportation in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 28% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 58,000 (GH₵75,264) | GH₵42,068 | + 79% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 2.84 (GH₵3.69) | GH₵4.04 | - 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 141 (GH₵183) | GH₵150 | + 22% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 52 (GH₵67) | GH₵49 | + 36% | |
Personal Care | + 17% | |||
Personal Care in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 17% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 20 (GH₵26) | GH₵20 | + 29% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 41 (GH₵53) | GH₵28 | + 91% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 178 (GH₵231) | GH₵153 | + 51% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 22 (GH₵29) | GH₵20 | + 47% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (GH₵14) | GH₵18 | - 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (GH₵17) | GH₵19 | - 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.73 (GH₵7) | GH₵9 | - 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.87 (GH₵8) | GH₵12 | - 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 (GH₵52) | GH₵26 | + 97% | |
Entertainment | + 15% | |||
Entertainment in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 15% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 99 (GH₵129) | GH₵91 | + 41% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 36 (GH₵47) | GH₵56 | - 17% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 235 (GH₵305) | GH₵74 | + 313% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 70 (GH₵91) | GH₵226 | - 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (GH₵23) | GH₵20 | + 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 3.50 (GH₵4.54) | GH₵13 | - 66% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 5.50 (GH₵7) | GH₵8 | - 9% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 3,077 (GH₵3,993) | GH₵2,070 | + 93% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.40 (GH₵1.82) | GH₵0.47 | + 285% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 110 (GH₵143) | GH₵289 | - 51% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 4.75 (GH₵6) | GH₵8 | - 23% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 25% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
GH₵30,000
in Accra
you would need to make just about GH₵22,382
(R$ 17,248)
in Porto Alegre.
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