Cost of living in Porto Alegre, Brazil vs Patras, Greece
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Food | - 50% | |||
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Food in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 50% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (€3.62) | €9 | - 61% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 28 (€4.09) | €5.45 | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (€1.36) | €3.75 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.25 (€0.48) | €1.23 | - 61% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (€1.23) | €3.25 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (€0.95) | €1.35 | - 30% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (€2.56) | €4.12 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (€1.16) | €1.36 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.60 (€0.68) | €0.68 | - 1% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.97 (€0.73) | €1.14 | - 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 31 (€4.52) | €8 | - 41% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (€1.06) | €2.02 | - 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.37 (€0.35) | €0.90 | - 61% | |
Housing | - 28% | |||
Housing in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 28% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,715 (€400) | €426 | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,507 (€222) | €302 | - 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 526 (€77) | €122 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,789 (€264) | €316 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,261 (€186) | €245 | - 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 343 (€51) | €94 | - 46% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 94 (€14) | €21 | - 35% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,717 (€253) | €351 | - 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 470 (€69) | €71 | - 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 25 (€3.70) | €10 | - 63% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 20 (€2.99) | €5.67 | - 47% | |
Clothes | - 39% | |||
Clothes in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 39% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 242 (€36) | €83 | - 57% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 190 (€28) | €40 | - 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 366 (€54) | €70 | - 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 253 (€37) | €71 | - 47% | |
Transportation | - 29% | |||
Transportation in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 29% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 90,198 (€13,286) | €23,202 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.86 (€0.72) | €1.57 | - 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 235 (€35) | €39 | - 12% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 41 (€6) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 32% | |||
Personal Care in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 32% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 (€2.84) | €3.23 | - 12% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 52 (€8) | €5.59 | + 36% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 206 (€30) | €32 | - 5% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 17 (€2.54) | €3.88 | - 34% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (€1.61) | €3.80 | - 58% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (€2.25) | €3.50 | - 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.71 (€0.84) | €1.53 | - 45% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.88 (€0.57) | €1.83 | - 69% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 (€5.96) | €11 | - 45% | |
Entertainment | - 33% | |||
Entertainment in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 33% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 76 (€11) | €22 | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 53 (€8) | €15 | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 232 (€34) | €38 | - 9% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 187 (€28) | €46 | - 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 23 (€3.39) | €7 | - 51% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 (€1.78) | €3.40 | - 48% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 15 (€2.23) | €3.22 | - 31% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,399 (€501) | €792 | - 37% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.75 (€0.26) | €0.24 | + 8% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 146 (€22) | €38 | - 44% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (€1.41) | €4.08 | - 66% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 35% cheaper than in Patras (Greece)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,200 in Patras you would need to make just about €779 (R$ 5,292) in Porto Alegre.
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