Cost of living in Porto Alegre, Brazil vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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Food | - 59% | |||
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Food in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 59% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (£3.16) | £10 | - 69% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 28 (£3.57) | £6 | - 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (£1.19) | £3.36 | - 65% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.25 (£0.42) | £1.01 | - 59% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (£1.07) | £2.86 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (£0.83) | £1.28 | - 35% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (£2.23) | £5.47 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (£1.01) | £1.94 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.60 (£0.59) | £0.85 | - 31% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.97 (£0.64) | £1.71 | - 63% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 31 (£3.93) | £8 | - 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (£0.92) | £1.78 | - 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.37 (£0.30) | £0.90 | - 66% | |
Housing | - 72% | |||
Housing in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 72% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,715 (£348) | £1,801 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,507 (£193) | £1,197 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 526 (£67) | £138 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,789 (£229) | £981 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,261 (£162) | £609 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 343 (£44) | £131 | - 66% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 94 (£12) | £17 | - 30% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,717 (£220) | £331 | - 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 470 (£60) | £66 | - 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 25 (£3.22) | £5.73 | - 44% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 20 (£2.61) | £11 | - 75% | |
Clothes | - 37% | |||
Clothes in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 37% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 242 (£31) | £81 | - 62% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 190 (£24) | £29 | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 366 (£47) | £67 | - 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 253 (£32) | £63 | - 48% | |
Transportation | - 42% | |||
Transportation in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 42% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 90,198 (£11,568) | £17,216 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.86 (£0.62) | £1.21 | - 49% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 235 (£30) | £52 | - 42% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 41 (£5.28) | £13 | - 60% | |
Personal Care | - 46% | |||
Personal Care in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 46% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 (£2.47) | £3.90 | - 37% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 52 (£7) | £7 | + 0% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 206 (£26) | £80 | - 67% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 17 (£2.21) | £3.07 | - 28% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (£1.40) | £1.41 | - 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (£1.96) | £3.30 | - 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.71 (£0.73) | £1.51 | - 52% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.88 (£0.50) | £1.20 | - 58% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 (£5.19) | £12 | - 56% | |
Entertainment | - 41% | |||
Entertainment in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 41% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 76 (£10) | £32 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 53 (£7) | £23 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 232 (£30) | £89 | - 66% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 187 (£24) | £51 | - 53% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 23 (£2.95) | £7 | - 55% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 (£1.55) | £3.62 | - 57% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 15 (£1.94) | £4.40 | - 56% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,399 (£436) | £401 | + 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.75 (£0.22) | £0.17 | + 36% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 146 (£19) | £27 | - 31% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (£1.22) | £9 | - 87% | |
TOTAL | - 55% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 55% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,500 in Southampton you would need to make just about £2,482 (R$ 19,352) in Porto Alegre.
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