Cost of living in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 55% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom)
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| Food in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 58% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Porto Alegre (Brazil) | Southampton (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| R$ 25 (£3.12) | £10 | 70% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| R$ 28 (£3.58) | £6 | 42% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| R$ 10 (£1.26) | £3.36 | 63% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| R$ 3.27 (£0.42) | £1.01 | 59% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| R$ 9 (£1.12) | £2.86 | 61% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| R$ 6 (£0.81) | £1.28 | 37% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| R$ 18 (£2.24) | £5.47 | 59% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| R$ 8 (£1.00) | £1.94 | 48% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| R$ 4.72 (£0.60) | £0.85 | 29% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| R$ 5.15 (£0.65) | £1.71 | 62% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| R$ 29 (£3.74) | £8 | 54% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| R$ 7 (£0.94) | £1.78 | 47% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| R$ 2.55 (£0.32) | £0.90 | 64% |
| Housing in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 72% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||
| Porto Alegre (Brazil) | Southampton (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 2,649 (£336) | £1,821 | 82% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 1,541 (£196) | £1,197 | 84% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| R$ 526 (£67) | £138 | 52% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 1,938 (£246) | £981 | 75% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 1,273 (£162) | £609 | 73% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| R$ 343 (£44) | £131 | 67% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| R$ 94 (£12) | £17 | 31% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| R$ 1,804 (£229) | £331 | 31% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 470 (£60) | £66 | 9% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| R$ 25 (£3.19) | £5.73 | 44% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| R$ 21 (£2.62) | £11 | 75% |
| Clothes in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 37% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||
| Porto Alegre (Brazil) | Southampton (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| 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 | 18% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 366 (£46) | £67 | 31% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| R$ 253 (£32) | £63 | 49% |
| Transportation in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 44% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||
| Porto Alegre (Brazil) | Southampton (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| R$ 87,404 (£11,097) | £17,216 | 36% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| R$ 4.89 (£0.62) | £1.21 | 49% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| R$ 230 (£29) | £52 | 44% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| R$ 41 (£5.24) | £13 | 60% |
| Personal Care in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 46% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||
| Porto Alegre (Brazil) | Southampton (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 19 (£2.44) | £3.90 | 37% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| R$ 52 (£7) | £7 | 1% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| R$ 206 (£26) | £80 | 67% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| R$ 17 (£2.19) | £3.07 | 29% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| R$ 11 (£1.39) | £1.41 | 2% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| R$ 15 (£1.94) | £3.30 | 41% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| R$ 5.71 (£0.72) | £1.51 | 52% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| R$ 3.88 (£0.49) | £1.20 | 59% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| R$ 40 (£5.14) | £12 | 57% |
| Entertainment in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 41% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||
| Porto Alegre (Brazil) | Southampton (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| 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 (£29) | £89 | 67% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| R$ 187 (£24) | £51 | 54% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| R$ 23 (£2.92) | £7 | 56% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| R$ 12 (£1.53) | £3.62 | 58% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| R$ 15 (£1.92) | £4.40 | 56% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| R$ 3,399 (£432) | £401 | 8% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| R$ 1.75 (£0.22) | £0.17 | 34% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| R$ 146 (£19) | £27 | 32% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| R$ 10 (£1.21) | £9 | 87% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,800 in Southampton you would need to make just about £2,584 (R$ 20,351) in Porto Alegre.