Cost of living in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 23% more expensive than in Asunción (Paraguay)
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Food | + 22% | |||
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Food in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 22% more expensive than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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Porto Alegre | Asunción | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 35 (51,126 Gs) | 47,420 Gs | + 8% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 36 (52,609 Gs) | 36,049 Gs | + 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (16,002 Gs) | 10,797 Gs | + 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.64 (6,727 Gs) | 6,658 Gs | + 1% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 14 (20,880 Gs) | 15,264 Gs | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (11,967 Gs) | 13,237 Gs | - 10% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 26 (37,019 Gs) | 20,767 Gs | + 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 (12,801 Gs) | 16,087 Gs | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 6 (8,969 Gs) | 10,129 Gs | - 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.44 (7,893 Gs) | 6,014 Gs | + 31% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 42 (60,529 Gs) | 58,862 Gs | + 3% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (12,542 Gs) | 11,584 Gs | + 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.50 (6,535 Gs) | 2,926 Gs | + 123% | |
Housing | + 16% | |||
Housing in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 16% more expensive than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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Porto Alegre | Asunción | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,839 (5,570,469 Gs) | 5,559,710 Gs | + 0% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,396 (3,476,243 Gs) | 3,373,270 Gs | + 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 812 (1,178,074 Gs) | 603,517 Gs | + 95% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,988 (4,335,719 Gs) | 3,453,020 Gs | + 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,407 (2,041,683 Gs) | 2,172,520 Gs | - 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 338 (489,934 Gs) | 337,620 Gs | + 45% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 96 (138,946 Gs) | 96,961 Gs | + 43% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,682 (2,440,158 Gs) | 2,311,720 Gs | + 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 558 (809,948 Gs) | 1,094,660 Gs | - 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 38 (55,043 Gs) | 34,748 Gs | + 58% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 (29,771 Gs) | 39,024 Gs | - 24% | |
Clothes | + 23% | |||
Clothes in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 23% more expensive than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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Porto Alegre | Asunción | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 271 (393,605 Gs) | 312,558 Gs | + 26% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 275 (399,143 Gs) | 305,441 Gs | + 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 402 (583,053 Gs) | 625,761 Gs | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 319 (463,185 Gs) | 394,847 Gs | + 17% | |
Transportation | + 34% | |||
Transportation in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 34% more expensive than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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Porto Alegre | Asunción | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 119,908 (173,993,532 Gs) | 123,280,000 Gs | + 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.65 (8,195 Gs) | 8,068 Gs | + 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 230 (333,178 Gs) | 243,038 Gs | + 37% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 67 (96,878 Gs) | 52,926 Gs | + 83% | |
Personal Care | + 13% | |||
Personal Care in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 13% more expensive than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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Porto Alegre | Asunción | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 25 (36,268 Gs) | 37,313 Gs | - 3% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 38 (54,537 Gs) | 63,938 Gs | - 15% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 321 (465,144 Gs) | 147,011 Gs | + 216% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 19 (26,995 Gs) | 26,988 Gs | + 0% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 17 (24,943 Gs) | 23,895 Gs | + 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 17 (24,397 Gs) | 32,371 Gs | - 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 (11,206 Gs) | 11,542 Gs | - 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.70 (6,822 Gs) | 15,272 Gs | - 55% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 52 (75,189 Gs) | 102,287 Gs | - 26% | |
Entertainment | + 19% | |||
Entertainment in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 19% more expensive than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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Porto Alegre | Asunción | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 115 (166,439 Gs) | 97,631 Gs | + 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 57 (83,252 Gs) | 82,648 Gs | + 1% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 355 (514,608 Gs) | 141,641 Gs | + 263% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 209 (302,859 Gs) | 274,590 Gs | + 10% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 30 (43,755 Gs) | 51,417 Gs | - 15% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 15 (22,432 Gs) | 26,425 Gs | - 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 13 (18,147 Gs) | 15,570 Gs | + 17% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,192 (6,083,360 Gs) | 5,910,370 Gs | + 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.73 (2,513 Gs) | 1,715 Gs | + 47% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 137 (198,770 Gs) | 277,245 Gs | - 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (14,963 Gs) | 11,180 Gs | + 34% | |
TOTAL | + 23% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,089 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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