Cost of living in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 8% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana)
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| Food | - 39% | |||
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| Food in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 39% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
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| Porto Alegre | Accra | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (GH₵32) | GH₵33 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 29 (GH₵31) | GH₵33 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (GH₵11) | GH₵36 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.71 (GH₵4.05) | GH₵12 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 9 (GH₵10) | GH₵13 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (GH₵8) | GH₵15 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 21 (GH₵23) | GH₵42 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (GH₵8) | GH₵15 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.21 (GH₵5.68) | GH₵12 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.74 (GH₵5.17) | GH₵7 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 33 (GH₵36) | GH₵60 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (GH₵8) | GH₵9 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.44 (GH₵3.75) | GH₵8 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 32% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
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| Porto Alegre | Accra | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,469 (GH₵2,694) | GH₵5,399 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,533 (GH₵1,672) | GH₵3,423 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 634 (GH₵692) | GH₵336 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,745 (GH₵1,903) | GH₵3,800 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,237 (GH₵1,349) | GH₵1,845 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 384 (GH₵419) | GH₵229 | + 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 84 (GH₵92) | GH₵144 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,750 (GH₵1,909) | GH₵1,580 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 478 (GH₵521) | GH₵576 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 28 (GH₵31) | GH₵31 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 20 (GH₵21) | GH₵36 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 30% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
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| Porto Alegre | Accra | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 240 (GH₵262) | GH₵164 | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 200 (GH₵218) | GH₵178 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 315 (GH₵344) | GH₵187 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 247 (GH₵270) | GH₵312 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 30% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
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| Porto Alegre | Accra | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 95,024 (GH₵103,661) | GH₵59,581 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6 (GH₵7) | GH₵5.97 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 237 (GH₵259) | GH₵198 | + 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 39 (GH₵43) | GH₵55 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 19% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
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| Porto Alegre | Accra | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 18 (GH₵20) | GH₵15 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 49 (GH₵53) | GH₵21 | + 158% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 179 (GH₵196) | GH₵153 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 16 (GH₵18) | GH₵21 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (GH₵13) | GH₵12 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (GH₵17) | GH₵27 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (GH₵7) | GH₵5.91 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.79 (GH₵4.13) | GH₵7 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 55 (GH₵60) | GH₵26 | + 127% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 17% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Porto Alegre | Accra | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 75 (GH₵82) | GH₵136 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 53 (GH₵58) | GH₵73 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 246 (GH₵269) | GH₵266 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 186 (GH₵203) | GH₵269 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 26 (GH₵29) | GH₵30 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 13 (GH₵15) | GH₵15 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 15 (GH₵17) | GH₵8 | + 115% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,398 (GH₵3,707) | GH₵1,740 | + 113% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.50 (GH₵1.63) | GH₵0.41 | + 297% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 140 (GH₵152) | GH₵279 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (GH₵10) | GH₵10 | + 1% | |
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TOTAL | - 8% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 736 prices entered by 120 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2021.
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