Cost of living in Osasco, Brazil vs Porto Alegre, Brazil
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Food | - 7% | |||
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Food in Osasco (Brazil) is 7% cheaper than in Porto Alegre (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 24 | R$ 25 | - 1% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 | R$ 28 | - 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 | R$ 10 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.28 | R$ 3.27 | + 0% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 8 | R$ 9 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.32 | R$ 6 | - 16% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 | R$ 18 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.42 | R$ 8 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.17 | R$ 4.72 | - 33% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.27 | R$ 5.15 | - 17% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 35 | R$ 29 | + 18% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 | R$ 7 | - 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.96 | R$ 2.55 | + 16% | |
Housing | + 1% | |||
Housing in Osasco (Brazil) is about the same as in Porto Alegre (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,295 | R$ 2,649 | + 24% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,041 | R$ 1,541 | + 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 288 | R$ 526 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,026 | R$ 1,938 | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,317 | R$ 1,273 | + 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 449 | R$ 343 | + 31% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 73 | R$ 94 | - 21% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,762 | R$ 1,804 | - 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 398 | R$ 470 | - 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 19 | R$ 25 | - 25% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 15 | R$ 21 | - 26% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Osasco (Brazil) is 10% cheaper than in Porto Alegre (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 202 | R$ 242 | - 16% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 170 | R$ 190 | - 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 381 | R$ 366 | + 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 235 | R$ 253 | - 7% | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Osasco (Brazil) is 5% cheaper than in Porto Alegre (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 77,480 | R$ 87,404 | - 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.04 | R$ 4.89 | - 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 225 | R$ 230 | - 2% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 52 | R$ 41 | + 26% | |
Personal Care | - 8% | |||
Personal Care in Osasco (Brazil) is 8% cheaper than in Porto Alegre (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 14 | R$ 19 | - 28% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 50 | R$ 52 | - 3% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 183 | R$ 206 | - 11% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 12 | R$ 17 | - 32% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 | R$ 11 | + 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 | R$ 15 | - 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.94 | R$ 5.71 | + 4% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.44 | R$ 3.88 | - 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 32 | R$ 40 | - 21% | |
Entertainment | - 12% | |||
Entertainment in Osasco (Brazil) is 12% cheaper than in Porto Alegre (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 94 | R$ 76 | + 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 47 | R$ 53 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 132 | R$ 232 | - 43% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 218 | R$ 187 | + 16% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 29 | R$ 23 | + 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 | R$ 12 | - 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 | R$ 15 | - 34% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,986 | R$ 3,399 | - 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.42 | R$ 1.75 | - 19% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 91 | R$ 146 | - 38% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 | R$ 10 | - 18% | |
TOTAL | - 6% |

These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R$ 8,100 in Porto Alegre you would need to make just about R$ 7,615 in Osasco.
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