Cost of Living in Porto Alegre. Updated Prices Jun 2024.

Cost of living in Porto Alegre, Brazil

Summary of cost of living in Porto Alegre

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: R$ 12,974
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: R$ 5,580
  • Porto Alegre is the cheapest city in Brazil (8 out of 8)
  • Cost of living in Porto Alegre is cheaper than in 87% of cities in Latin America (26 out of 30)
  • Cost of living in Porto Alegre is cheaper than in 90% of cities in the World (155 out of 172)
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List of prices in Porto Alegre
Current as of Jun 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district R$ 37
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) R$ 34
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast R$ 11
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk R$ 4.52
12 eggs, large R$ 14
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes R$ 9
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese R$ 24
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples R$ 9
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes R$ 7
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket R$ 5.27
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality R$ 41
2 liters of coca-cola R$ 9
Bread for 2 people for 1 day R$ 4.35
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area R$ 4,009
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area R$ 2,419
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat R$ 725
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area R$ 2,531
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area R$ 1,604
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio R$ 345
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) R$ 96
40” flat screen tv R$ 1,682
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) R$ 600
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) R$ 36
Hourly rate for cleaning help R$ 21
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) R$ 295
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) R$ 221
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) R$ 379
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes R$ 333
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new R$ 116,325
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas R$ 5.79
Monthly ticket public transport R$ 220
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) R$ 59
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) R$ 28
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) R$ 42
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) R$ 303
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) R$ 23
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) R$ 16
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) R$ 17
4 rolls of toilet paper R$ 8
Tube of toothpaste R$ 4.70
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city R$ 53
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub R$ 115
2 tickets to the movies R$ 57
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) R$ 355
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert R$ 209
1 cocktail drink in downtown club R$ 30
Cappuccino in expat area of the city R$ 15
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) R$ 13
Ipad wi-fi 128gb R$ 3,814
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) R$ 1.73
1 month of gym membership in business district R$ 137
1 package of marlboro cigarettes R$ 10
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 615 prices entered by 61 different people.
Latest price update: June 09, 2024

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Porto Alegre position in our World Ranking

the world
155th
out of 172
latin america
26th
out of 30
brazil
8th
out of 8

Cheapest and most expensive products in Porto Alegre compared to other cities:

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latin america
3rd
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3rd
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4th
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