Cost of living in Oporto (Portugal) is 43% more expensive than in João Pessoa (Brazil)
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| Food | + 34% | |||
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| Food in Oporto (Portugal) is 34% more expensive than in João Pessoa (Brazil) | ||||
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| Oporto | João Pessoa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (R$ 54) | R$ 34 | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (R$ 42) | R$ 32 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.48 (R$ 20) | R$ 10 | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.90 (R$ 5.04) | R$ 5.74 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.80 (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.92 (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.16 (R$ 29) | R$ 17 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.85 (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.20 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.10 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.86 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.70 (R$ 26) | R$ 55 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.20 (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 (R$ 5.63) | R$ 4.98 | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in Oporto (Portugal) is 112% more expensive than in João Pessoa (Brazil) | ||||
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| Oporto | João Pessoa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,065 (R$ 5,997) | R$ 3,190 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €786 (R$ 4,425) | R$ 1,737 | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €123 (R$ 691) | R$ 194 | + 256% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €761 (R$ 4,283) | R$ 2,321 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €578 (R$ 3,257) | R$ 1,425 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (R$ 492) | R$ 191 | + 157% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (R$ 156) | R$ 58 | + 168% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €390 (R$ 2,197) | R$ 1,950 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €116 (R$ 654) | R$ 548 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (R$ 44) | R$ 18 | + 145% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (R$ 42) | R$ 14 | + 201% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Oporto (Portugal) is 29% more expensive than in João Pessoa (Brazil) | ||||
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| Oporto | João Pessoa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (R$ 476) | R$ 185 | + 157% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (R$ 182) | R$ 192 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €72 (R$ 404) | R$ 370 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €95 (R$ 538) | R$ 290 | + 85% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Oporto (Portugal) is 26% more expensive than in João Pessoa (Brazil) | ||||
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| Oporto | João Pessoa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,234 (R$ 153,348) | R$ 108,418 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.59 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (R$ 215) | R$ 212 | + 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 (R$ 70) | R$ 46 | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Oporto (Portugal) is 56% more expensive than in João Pessoa (Brazil) | ||||
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| Oporto | João Pessoa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.69 (R$ 26) | R$ 20 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.31 (R$ 24) | R$ 26 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (R$ 337) | R$ 188 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.74 (R$ 21) | R$ 21 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.03 (R$ 17) | R$ 11 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.93 (R$ 22) | R$ 18 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.16 (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 102% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.67 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.34 | + 116% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (R$ 89) | R$ 31 | + 187% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Oporto (Portugal) is 16% more expensive than in João Pessoa (Brazil) | ||||
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| Oporto | João Pessoa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (R$ 149) | R$ 58 | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (R$ 72) | R$ 57 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (R$ 224) | R$ 190 | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €32 (R$ 180) | R$ 180 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (R$ 57) | R$ 16 | + 251% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.93 (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.91 (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €478 (R$ 2,693) | R$ 3,195 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (R$ 1.09) | R$ 1.43 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (R$ 184) | R$ 91 | + 102% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.48 (R$ 31) | R$ 8 | + 304% | |
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TOTAL | + 43% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 711 prices entered by 78 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
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