Cost of living in Porto Alegre, Brazil vs Pécs, Hungary
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Food | + 3% | |||
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Food in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is about the same as in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 26 (1,493 Ft) | 1,292 Ft | + 16% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 29 (1,638 Ft) | 1,485 Ft | + 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (535 Ft) | 747 Ft | - 28% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.23 (184 Ft) | 206 Ft | - 11% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (476 Ft) | 563 Ft | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (373 Ft) | 481 Ft | - 22% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 (922 Ft) | 1,072 Ft | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (401 Ft) | 297 Ft | + 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.46 (254 Ft) | 170 Ft | + 49% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.15 (292 Ft) | 239 Ft | + 22% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 32 (1,807 Ft) | 1,550 Ft | + 17% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (414 Ft) | 400 Ft | + 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.49 (141 Ft) | 112 Ft | + 26% | |
Housing | + 8% | |||
Housing in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 8% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,053 (173,382 Ft) | 133,220 Ft | + 30% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,896 (107,651 Ft) | 95,701 Ft | + 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 529 (30,032 Ft) | 34,184 Ft | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,683 (95,579 Ft) | 88,226 Ft | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,178 (66,878 Ft) | 53,457 Ft | + 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 351 (19,930 Ft) | 29,426 Ft | - 32% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 90 (5,091 Ft) | 3,293 Ft | + 55% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,826 (103,711 Ft) | 109,122 Ft | - 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 451 (25,631 Ft) | 17,879 Ft | + 43% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 28 (1,567 Ft) | 2,693 Ft | - 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 (1,181 Ft) | 1,626 Ft | - 27% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is about the same as in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 250 (14,186 Ft) | 20,108 Ft | - 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 191 (10,834 Ft) | 9,192 Ft | + 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 370 (21,008 Ft) | 20,918 Ft | + 0% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 265 (15,070 Ft) | 19,358 Ft | - 22% | |
Transportation | + 30% | |||
Transportation in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 30% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 97,659 (5,545,543 Ft) | 5,414,460 Ft | + 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.82 (274 Ft) | 374 Ft | - 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 237 (13,442 Ft) | 6,234 Ft | + 116% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 45 (2,551 Ft) | 3,882 Ft | - 34% | |
Personal Care | + 2% | |||
Personal Care in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is about the same as in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (954 Ft) | 1,733 Ft | - 45% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 55 (3,122 Ft) | 2,116 Ft | + 48% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 212 (12,034 Ft) | 7,588 Ft | + 59% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 18 (996 Ft) | 771 Ft | + 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (627 Ft) | 819 Ft | - 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (809 Ft) | 802 Ft | + 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (347 Ft) | 418 Ft | - 17% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.96 (225 Ft) | 422 Ft | - 47% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 43 (2,456 Ft) | 1,844 Ft | + 33% | |
Entertainment | + 35% | |||
Entertainment in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 35% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 81 (4,579 Ft) | 4,446 Ft | + 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 54 (3,075 Ft) | 2,815 Ft | + 9% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 207 (11,737 Ft) | 7,424 Ft | + 58% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 184 (10,464 Ft) | 7,260 Ft | + 44% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 23 (1,318 Ft) | 1,222 Ft | + 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 (673 Ft) | 448 Ft | + 50% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 15 (876 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 108% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,046 (172,985 Ft) | 194,327 Ft | - 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.73 (98 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 225% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 158 (8,948 Ft) | 7,111 Ft | + 26% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (506 Ft) | 1,086 Ft | - 53% | |
TOTAL | + 16% |

These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 16% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary)
For example, you would need at least 446,101 Ft (R$ 7,856) in Porto Alegre to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 383,000 Ft in Pécs.
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