- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Iraq
- Porto Alegre
- Al Mawsil al Jadidah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Porto Alegre, Brazil compared to Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
Currency:
Food | + 20% | |||
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Food in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 20% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 15 (5,253 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 18 (6,303 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.00 (1,751 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.15 (753 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | - 40% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 4.00 (1,401 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.50 (1,576 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 215% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 10 (3,502 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.00 (1,751 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 133% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.30 (1,856 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 271% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.25 (1,138 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 15 (5,253 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.67 (1,986 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.50 (1,226 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 145% | |
Housing | + 14% | |||
Housing in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 14% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,500 (525,282 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 110% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,600 (560,301 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 213 (74,415 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 800 (280,150 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 725 (253,886 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 106 (37,207 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 80 (28,015 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,684 (589,573 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 408 (142,962 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (8,096 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 62% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (6,380 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 219% | |
Clothes | + 16% | |||
Clothes in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 16% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 250 (87,547 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 194 (67,761 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 350 (122,566 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 309% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 163 (57,081 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 128% | |
Transportation | - 0% | |||
Transportation in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 0% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 58,000 (20,310,910 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 2.84 (995 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 141 (49,377 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 52 (18,088 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 64% | |||
Personal Care in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 64% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 20 (7,094 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 136% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 41 (14,251 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | + 138% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 178 (62,208 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 522% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 22 (7,820 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (3,850 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (4,608 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | + 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.73 (2,005 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.87 (2,055 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 (13,947 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 8% | |||
Entertainment in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 8% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 99 (34,704 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 74% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 36 (12,607 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 235 (82,424 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 70 (24,513 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (6,225 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 3.50 (1,226 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 5.50 (1,926 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 3,077 (1,077,581 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.40 (490 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 110 (38,521 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 4.75 (1,663 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 13% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
350.188
IQD
/
BRL
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Cost of living in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 13% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 915,279 Dinar
(R$ 2,614)
in Porto Alegre
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
810,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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