- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Japan
- Porto Velho
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Porto Velho, Brazil compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Porto Velho (Brazil) is 14% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 24 (¥745) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 27 (¥848) | ¥1,200 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (¥323) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.04 (¥96) | ¥168 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 10 (¥327) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.64 (¥147) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 13 (¥403) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.48 (¥142) | ¥600 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.71 (¥149) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.51 (¥143) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 44 (¥1,382) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.97 (¥189) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.89 (¥92) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Porto Velho (Brazil) is 3% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,098 (¥66,417) | ¥82,500 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,400 (¥44,313) | ¥85,000 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 900 (¥28,487) | ¥15,000 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,000 (¥31,652) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 500 (¥15,826) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 100 (¥3,158) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,650 (¥52,226) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 594 (¥18,802) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 13 (¥419) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 15 (¥469) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Porto Velho (Brazil) is 1% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 215 (¥6,802) | ¥7,000 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 121 (¥3,826) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 375 (¥11,873) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 346 (¥10,939) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Porto Velho (Brazil) is 6% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 66,254 (¥2,097,074) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.66 (¥116) | ¥158 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 151 (¥4,789) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Porto Velho (Brazil) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (¥462) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 10 (¥317) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 144 (¥4,560) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 32 (¥1,013) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (¥390) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 20 (¥630) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (¥207) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 9 (¥287) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 21 (¥678) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Porto Velho (Brazil) is 20% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 54 (¥1,711) | ¥5,000 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 36 (¥1,138) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 200 (¥6,330) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 132 (¥4,176) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 32 (¥1,011) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 6 (¥203) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (¥302) | ¥550 | - 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 4,107 (¥130,002) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 2.50 (¥79) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 105 (¥3,323) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (¥338) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 121 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
31.652
JPY
/
BRL
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Cost of living in Porto Velho (Brazil) is 9% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥233,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥211,078
(R$ 6,669)
in Porto Velho.
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