Cost of Living in Porto Alegre
Summary of cost of living in Porto Alegre, Brazil:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,273.0 (R$11,587.1), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $614.8 (R$3,134.1), excluding rent.
- Porto Alegre is 51.0% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Porto Alegre is, on average, 71.5% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | R$40.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | R$200.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | R$35.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | R$12.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | R$15.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | R$12.80 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | R$7.32 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | R$5.36 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | R$5.09 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | R$7.65 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | R$2.54 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | R$12.67 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | R$23.58 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | R$10.75 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | R$22.09 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | R$5.57 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | R$3.35 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | R$3.26 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | R$3.70 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | R$2.81 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | R$2.51 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | R$4.48 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | R$4.29 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | R$40.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | R$5.73 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | R$10.94 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | R$12.48 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | R$5.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | R$300.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | R$6.50 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | R$6.68 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | R$41.50 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | R$6.55 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | R$119,445.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | R$169,047.78 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | R$372.84 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | R$62.55 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | R$110.99 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | R$155.42 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | R$143.33 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | R$35.75 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | R$2,799.78 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | R$130,691.32 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | R$254.02 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | R$293.06 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | R$511.94 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | R$380.95 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | R$2,455.45 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | R$1,447.56 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | R$4,015.38 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | R$2,348.89 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | R$785.30 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | R$601.87 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | R$2,749.29 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.44 | |
Prices in Porto Alegre
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Last update: 5 August 2026
Last update: 5 August 2026
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