Cost of living in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 11% more expensive than in Elbasan (Albania)
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Food | + 25% | |||
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Food in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 25% more expensive than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
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Porto Alegre | Elbasan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 35 (670 Lek) | 350 Lek | + 92% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 36 (690 Lek) | 287 Lek | + 140% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (210 Lek) | 400 Lek | - 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.64 (88 Lek) | 115 Lek | - 24% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 14 (274 Lek) | 209 Lek | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (157 Lek) | 100 Lek | + 57% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 26 (485 Lek) | 1,200 Lek | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 (168 Lek) | 80 Lek | + 110% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 6 (118 Lek) | 40 Lek | + 194% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.44 (103 Lek) | 121 Lek | - 14% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 42 (794 Lek) | 600 Lek | + 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (164 Lek) | 159 Lek | + 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.50 (86 Lek) | 51 Lek | + 68% | |
Housing | + 85% | |||
Housing in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 85% more expensive than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
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Porto Alegre | Elbasan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,839 (73,030 Lek) | 28,372 Lek | + 157% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,396 (45,575 Lek) | 20,417 Lek | + 123% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 812 (15,445 Lek) | 7,892 Lek | + 96% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,988 (56,842 Lek) | 15,892 Lek | + 258% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,407 (26,767 Lek) | 10,595 Lek | + 153% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 338 (6,423 Lek) | 3,208 Lek | + 100% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 96 (1,822 Lek) | 1,000 Lek | + 82% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,682 (31,991 Lek) | 40,000 Lek | - 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 558 (10,619 Lek) | 6,000 Lek | + 77% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 38 (722 Lek) | 2,306 Lek | - 69% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 (390 Lek) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 22% | |||
Clothes in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 22% cheaper than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
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Porto Alegre | Elbasan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 271 (5,160 Lek) | 7,000 Lek | - 26% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 275 (5,233 Lek) | 6,000 Lek | - 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 402 (7,644 Lek) | 15,000 Lek | - 49% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 319 (6,072 Lek) | 7,000 Lek | - 13% | |
Transportation | - 14% | |||
Transportation in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 14% cheaper than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
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Porto Alegre | Elbasan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 119,908 (2,281,103 Lek) | 1,630,000 Lek | + 40% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.65 (107 Lek) | 170 Lek | - 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 230 (4,368 Lek) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 67 (1,270 Lek) | 2,928 Lek | - 57% | |
Personal Care | + 19% | |||
Personal Care in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 19% more expensive than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
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Porto Alegre | Elbasan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 25 (475 Lek) | 317 Lek | + 50% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 38 (715 Lek) | 1,000 Lek | - 28% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 321 (6,098 Lek) | 2,000 Lek | + 205% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 19 (354 Lek) | 400 Lek | - 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 17 (327 Lek) | 301 Lek | + 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 17 (320 Lek) | 450 Lek | - 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 (147 Lek) | 153 Lek | - 4% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.70 (89 Lek) | 300 Lek | - 70% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 52 (986 Lek) | 300 Lek | + 229% | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is about the same as in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
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Porto Alegre | Elbasan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 115 (2,182 Lek) | 2,000 Lek | + 9% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 57 (1,091 Lek) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 355 (6,747 Lek) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 209 (3,971 Lek) | 2,717 Lek | + 46% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 30 (574 Lek) | 540 Lek | + 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 15 (294 Lek) | 134 Lek | + 119% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 13 (238 Lek) | 456 Lek | - 48% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,192 (79,755 Lek) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.73 (33 Lek) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 137 (2,606 Lek) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (196 Lek) | 391 Lek | - 50% | |
TOTAL | + 11% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 612 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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