Cost of living in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 63% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States)
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| Food | - 69% | |||
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| Food in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 69% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Porto Alegre | Oakland, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 31 ($5.97) | $19 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 31 ($5.95) | $10 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 12 ($2.34) | $9 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.25 ($0.81) | $1.36 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 12 ($2.25) | $4.77 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 ($1.37) | $7 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 22 ($4.11) | $10 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 ($1.57) | $7 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.79 ($0.91) | $3.92 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.93 ($1.13) | $2.57 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 33 ($6) | $14 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 ($1.52) | $2.58 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.51 ($0.67) | $4.94 | - 86% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 77% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Porto Alegre | Oakland, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,665 ($698) | $4,511 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,258 ($430) | $3,648 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 1,153 ($220) | $125 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,952 ($563) | $2,295 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,632 ($311) | $1,951 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 745 ($142) | $80 | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 89 ($17) | $54 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,015 ($384) | $375 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 578 ($110) | $101 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 19 ($3.67) | $11 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 20 ($3.78) | $56 | - 93% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 32% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Porto Alegre | Oakland, California | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 168 ($32) | $59 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 188 ($36) | $45 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 359 ($68) | $108 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 251 ($48) | $112 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 53% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Porto Alegre | Oakland, California | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 93,825 ($17,881) | $25,999 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.81 ($1.11) | $1.37 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 226 ($43) | $109 | - 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 44 ($8) | $24 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 58% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Porto Alegre | Oakland, California | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 ($2.89) | $9 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 46 ($9) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 204 ($39) | $165 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 22 ($4.28) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 ($2.46) | $4.39 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 19 ($3.64) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 ($1.53) | $4.96 | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.40 ($0.84) | $2.21 | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 52 ($10) | $30 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 36% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Porto Alegre | Oakland, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 106 ($20) | $61 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 55 ($10) | $27 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 294 ($56) | $232 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 216 ($41) | $93 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 29 ($5.59) | $15 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 ($2.26) | $4.64 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 ($1.99) | $7 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,883 ($931) | $346 | + 169% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.43 ($0.27) | $0.16 | + 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 126 ($24) | $69 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 ($1.85) | $11 | - 84% | |
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TOTAL | - 63% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 853 prices entered by 72 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
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