Cost of living in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 56% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada)
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| Food | - 56% | |||
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| Food in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 56% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Porto Alegre | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 41 (C$10) | C$28 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 34 (C$8) | C$15 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 14 (C$3.41) | C$10 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.80 (C$1.20) | C$3.97 | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 13 (C$3.33) | C$6 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 9 (C$2.18) | C$5.71 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 23 (C$5.66) | C$13 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 10 (C$2.56) | C$5.39 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 9 (C$2.16) | C$4.61 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.60 (C$1.40) | C$3.39 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 54 (C$14) | C$22 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 (C$2.46) | C$3.32 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.94 (C$0.99) | C$2.73 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 71% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Porto Alegre | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,929 (C$984) | C$3,514 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,283 (C$572) | C$2,780 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 652 (C$163) | C$233 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,397 (C$600) | C$2,780 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,983 (C$497) | C$2,235 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 518 (C$130) | C$147 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 91 (C$23) | C$64 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,707 (C$428) | C$488 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 575 (C$144) | C$172 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 37 (C$9) | C$16 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 19 (C$4.86) | C$30 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 15% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Porto Alegre | Toronto | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 247 (C$62) | C$76 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 245 (C$61) | C$56 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 379 (C$95) | C$133 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 333 (C$83) | C$209 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 53% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Porto Alegre | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 111,028 (C$27,805) | C$33,085 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.99 (C$1.50) | C$1.47 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 241 (C$60) | C$162 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 42 (C$11) | C$25 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 55% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Porto Alegre | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 28 (C$7) | C$16 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 42 (C$11) | C$39 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 308 (C$77) | C$94 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 23 (C$5.81) | C$13 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 16 (C$4.07) | C$9 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 17 (C$4.21) | C$9 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (C$1.86) | C$4.56 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.70 (C$1.18) | C$5.11 | - 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 53 (C$13) | C$39 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 39% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Porto Alegre | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 118 (C$30) | C$82 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 57 (C$14) | C$36 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 355 (C$89) | C$289 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 208 (C$52) | C$162 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 30 (C$8) | C$16 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 16 (C$3.95) | C$7 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 13 (C$3.30) | C$10 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,112 (C$1,030) | C$728 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 2.00 (C$0.50) | C$0.34 | + 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 135 (C$34) | C$72 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (C$2.58) | C$17 | - 85% | |
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TOTAL | - 56% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2025.
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