Cost of living in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 33% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran)
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| Food in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is about the same as in Kerman (Iran) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Porto Alegre (Brazil) | Kerman (Iran) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| R$ 25 (﷼ 185,967) | ﷼ 110,233 | 69% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| R$ 28 (﷼ 213,386) | ﷼ 250,000 | 15% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| R$ 10 (﷼ 74,863) | ﷼ 184,615 | 59% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| R$ 3.27 (﷼ 24,748) | ﷼ 20,000 | 24% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| R$ 9 (﷼ 66,635) | ﷼ 55,631 | 20% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| R$ 6 (﷼ 47,997) | ﷼ 33,385 | 44% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| R$ 18 (﷼ 133,196) | ﷼ 80,000 | 66% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| R$ 8 (﷼ 59,427) | ﷼ 40,000 | 49% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| R$ 4.72 (﷼ 35,706) | ﷼ 25,000 | 43% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| R$ 5.15 (﷼ 38,952) | - | - |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| R$ 29 (﷼ 222,840) | - | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| R$ 7 (﷼ 55,891) | ﷼ 68,506 | 18% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| R$ 2.55 (﷼ 19,268) | ﷼ 20,000 | 4% |
| Housing in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 20% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||
| Porto Alegre (Brazil) | Kerman (Iran) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 2,649 (﷼ 20,029,415) | ﷼ 8,000,000 | 150% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 1,541 (﷼ 11,652,868) | ﷼ 4,250,000 | 174% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| R$ 526 (﷼ 3,976,717) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | 1% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 1,759 (﷼ 13,299,571) | ﷼ 5,000,000 | 166% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 1,273 (﷼ 9,623,860) | ﷼ 3,500,000 | 175% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| R$ 343 (﷼ 2,594,906) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | 35% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| R$ 94 (﷼ 707,328) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | 29% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| R$ 1,804 (﷼ 13,638,028) | ﷼ 30,000,000 | 55% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 470 (﷼ 3,555,576) | ﷼ 10,000,000 | 64% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| R$ 25 (﷼ 190,078) | ﷼ 50,000 | 280% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| R$ 21 (﷼ 155,782) | ﷼ 100,000 | 56% |
| Clothes in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 111% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||
| Porto Alegre (Brazil) | Kerman (Iran) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| R$ 242 (﷼ 1,830,326) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | 83% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| R$ 190 (﷼ 1,436,733) | ﷼ 500,000 | 187% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 366 (﷼ 2,765,693) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | 177% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| R$ 253 (﷼ 1,914,763) | ﷼ 3,000,000 | 36% |
| Transportation in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 88% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||
| Porto Alegre (Brazil) | Kerman (Iran) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| R$ 87,404 (﷼ 660,764,625) | ﷼ 1,000,000,000 | 34% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| R$ 4.89 (﷼ 36,966) | ﷼ 13,763 | 169% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| R$ 230 (﷼ 1,739,357) | ﷼ 200,000 | 770% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| R$ 41 (﷼ 312,002) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 17% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||
| Porto Alegre (Brazil) | Kerman (Iran) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 19 (﷼ 145,540) | ﷼ 100,000 | 46% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| R$ 52 (﷼ 390,041) | ﷼ 100,000 | 290% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| R$ 206 (﷼ 1,554,789) | ﷼ 250,000 | 522% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| R$ 17 (﷼ 130,372) | ﷼ 100,000 | 30% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| R$ 11 (﷼ 82,553) | ﷼ 125,000 | 34% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| R$ 15 (﷼ 115,436) | ﷼ 100,000 | 15% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| R$ 5.71 (﷼ 43,164) | ﷼ 100,000 | 57% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| R$ 3.88 (﷼ 29,346) | ﷼ 100,000 | 71% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| R$ 40 (﷼ 305,837) | ﷼ 100,000 | 206% |
| Entertainment in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 18% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||
| Porto Alegre (Brazil) | Kerman (Iran) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| R$ 76 (﷼ 572,195) | ﷼ 400,000 | 43% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| R$ 53 (﷼ 402,524) | ﷼ 300,000 | 34% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| R$ 232 (﷼ 1,752,602) | ﷼ 500,000 | 251% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| R$ 187 (﷼ 1,413,713) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | 41% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| R$ 23 (﷼ 173,970) | - | - |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| R$ 12 (﷼ 91,399) | ﷼ 50,698 | 80% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| R$ 15 (﷼ 114,438) | - | - |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| R$ 3,399 (﷼ 25,698,225) | ﷼ 20,000,000 | 28% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| R$ 1.75 (﷼ 13,213) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| R$ 146 (﷼ 1,104,588) | - | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| R$ 10 (﷼ 72,178) | ﷼ 100,000 | 28% |
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For example, you would need at least ﷼ 29,551,435 (R$ 3,909) in Porto Alegre to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ﷼ 22,200,000 in Kerman.