- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Ghana
- Porto Alegre
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Porto Alegre, Brazil compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 35% 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₵28 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.00 (GH₵7) | GH₵19 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.15 (GH₵3.00) | GH₵11 | - 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 4.00 (GH₵5.58) | GH₵13 | - 56% | |
| 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 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.25 (GH₵4.53) | GH₵5.25 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 15 (GH₵21) | GH₵23 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.15 (GH₵7) | GH₵11 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.50 (GH₵4.88) | GH₵4.30 | + 14% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 60% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,500 (GH₵2,093) | GH₵11,197 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,600 (GH₵2,232) | GH₵4,896 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 213 (GH₵296) | GH₵325 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 800 (GH₵1,116) | GH₵3,025 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 725 (GH₵1,012) | GH₵1,403 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 106 (GH₵148) | GH₵244 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 80 (GH₵112) | GH₵108 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,758 (GH₵2,452) | GH₵2,180 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 458 (GH₵638) | GH₵632 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (GH₵32) | GH₵35 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 16 (GH₵22) | GH₵38 | - 42% | |
| 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₵349) | GH₵172 | + 103% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 194 (GH₵270) | GH₵103 | + 161% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 350 (GH₵488) | GH₵280 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 163 (GH₵227) | GH₵302 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 31% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 58,000 (GH₵80,922) | GH₵53,700 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 2.84 (GH₵3.96) | GH₵3.67 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 141 (GH₵197) | GH₵150 | + 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 43 (GH₵60) | GH₵46 | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 27% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 24 (GH₵34) | GH₵20 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 28 (GH₵39) | GH₵31 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 210 (GH₵293) | GH₵160 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 23 (GH₵33) | GH₵24 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (GH₵16) | GH₵18 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (GH₵18) | GH₵16 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.39 (GH₵8) | GH₵9 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.69 (GH₵7) | GH₵11 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 36 (GH₵50) | GH₵25 | + 102% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 40% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 83 (GH₵116) | GH₵73 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 36 (GH₵50) | GH₵54 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 263 (GH₵367) | GH₵76 | + 381% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 70 (GH₵98) | GH₵229 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (GH₵24) | GH₵21 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 3.50 (GH₵4.88) | GH₵13 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 5.50 (GH₵8) | GH₵8 | - 1% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 1,451 (GH₵2,024) | GH₵812 | + 149% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.40 (GH₵1.95) | GH₵0.47 | + 312% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 110 (GH₵153) | GH₵312 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 4.75 (GH₵7) | GH₵8 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,716 prices entered by 207 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 15% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
GH₵35,000
in Accra
you would need to make just about GH₵29,769
(R$ 21,337)
in Porto Alegre.
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