Cost of living in Porto Alegre, Brazil vs Qingdao, China
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| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 33% cheaper than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 27 (37元) | 52元 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (36元) | 32元 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (12元) | 14元 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.86 (3.84元) | 15元 | - 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (10元) | 14元 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (9元) | 10元 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (21元) | 61元 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.57 (7元) | 12元 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.88 (5.21元) | 8元 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.27 (5.75元) | 5.12元 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 33 (44元) | 95元 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 6 (9元) | 8元 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.64 (3.55元) | 10元 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 19% cheaper than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,843 (3,822元) | 5,394元 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,788 (2,404元) | 2,618元 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 510 (686元) | 366元 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,670 (2,245元) | 2,983元 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,252 (1,684元) | 2,637元 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 236 (318元) | 321元 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 83 (111元) | 133元 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,616 (2,173元) | 4,267元 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 470 (632元) | 425元 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 25 (34元) | 60元 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 19 (25元) | 40元 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 18% cheaper than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 228 (307元) | 450元 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 179 (241元) | 275元 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 380 (511元) | 500元 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 226 (304元) | 547元 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 60% more expensive than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 91,706 (123,296元) | 168,800元 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.63 (6元) | 7元 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 235 (316元) | 65元 | + 386% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 42 (57元) | 24元 | + 134% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 10% cheaper than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 18 (25元) | 27元 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 58 (78元) | 35元 | + 122% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 232 (312元) | 88元 | + 256% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 17 (23元) | 34元 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (15元) | 39元 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (20元) | 37元 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.99 (8元) | 9元 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.05 (5.44元) | 12元 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 35 (48元) | 35元 | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 12% cheaper than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 89 (119元) | 106元 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 53 (71元) | 100元 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 177 (237元) | 562元 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 158 (213元) | 420元 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 22 (29元) | 46元 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 13 (17元) | 29元 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 14 (19元) | 19元 | + 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,594 (3,488元) | 3,238元 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.06 (1.43元) | 0.57元 | + 149% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 139 (187元) | 352元 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (12元) | 20元 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 677 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 04, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 16,000元 in Qingdao you would need to make just about 15,218元 (R$ 11,319) in Porto Alegre.
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