Cost of living in Porto Velho, Brazil vs San Francisco, California, United States
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Food | - 73% | |||
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Food in Porto Velho (Brazil) is 73% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 23 ($4.14) | $19 | - 78% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 29 ($5.24) | $9 | - 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 ($1.66) | $5.20 | - 68% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.87 ($0.70) | $1.21 | - 42% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 10 ($1.76) | $5.18 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.84 ($0.87) | $4.92 | - 82% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 14 ($2.48) | $12 | - 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.14 ($0.92) | $4.15 | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.99 ($0.90) | $2.18 | - 59% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.45 ($0.98) | $5.54 | - 82% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 42 ($8) | $18 | - 58% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 ($1.28) | $2.51 | - 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.86 ($0.51) | $3.82 | - 87% | |
Housing | - 82% | |||
Housing in Porto Velho (Brazil) is 82% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,269 ($407) | $3,960 | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,369 ($246) | $3,733 | - 93% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 788 ($141) | $118 | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,785 ($320) | $2,923 | - 89% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 942 ($169) | $2,375 | - 93% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 1,000 ($180) | $101 | + 78% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 105 ($19) | $49 | - 62% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,744 ($313) | $518 | - 40% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 616 ($111) | $139 | - 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 20 ($3.60) | $11 | - 68% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 14 ($2.59) | $42 | - 94% | |
Clothes | - 32% | |||
Clothes in Porto Velho (Brazil) is 32% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 246 ($44) | $60 | - 26% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 178 ($32) | $42 | - 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 387 ($70) | $105 | - 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 337 ($61) | $171 | - 64% | |
Transportation | - 60% | |||
Transportation in Porto Velho (Brazil) is 60% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 73,511 ($13,199) | $23,327 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.37 ($0.78) | $0.94 | - 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 155 ($28) | $92 | - 70% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 43 ($8) | $19 | - 58% | |
Personal Care | - 69% | |||
Personal Care in Porto Velho (Brazil) is 69% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 ($2.86) | $9 | - 68% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 22 ($4.00) | $12 | - 67% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 223 ($40) | $132 | - 70% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 20 ($3.62) | $7 | - 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 ($1.97) | $4.80 | - 59% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 20 ($3.66) | $8 | - 56% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.08 ($0.91) | $4.63 | - 80% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 2.91 ($0.52) | $2.49 | - 79% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 30 ($5.43) | $32 | - 83% | |
Entertainment | - 57% | |||
Entertainment in Porto Velho (Brazil) is 57% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 59 ($11) | $61 | - 83% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 37 ($7) | $31 | - 78% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 200 ($36) | $263 | - 86% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 133 ($24) | $109 | - 78% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 21 ($3.84) | $14 | - 73% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 ($1.43) | $5.17 | - 72% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 ($1.69) | $9 | - 80% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,083 ($733) | $405 | + 81% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 2.50 ($0.45) | $0.35 | + 27% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 117 ($21) | $111 | - 81% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 ($2.02) | $11 | - 82% | |
TOTAL | - 71% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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