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 2,208.9$ (11,552.5R$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 596.1$ (3,117.8R$), excluding rent.
- Porto Alegre is 58.4% less expensive than Los Angeles (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Porto Alegre is, on average, 86.0% lower than in Los Angeles.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 36.50 R$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 200.00 R$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 35.00 R$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 12.00 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 20.00 R$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 10.91 R$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 6.61 R$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 4.77 R$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 4.86 R$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 7.54 R$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.69 R$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 12.27 R$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 26.63 R$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 11.59 R$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 23.76 R$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 5.28 R$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 3.36 R$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3.22 R$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 3.58 R$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 2.77 R$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 2.67 R$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 4.70 R$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 3.69 R$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 40.00 R$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 5.77 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 10.37 R$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 12.48 R$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 5.00 R$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 300.00 R$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 8.00 R$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 6.68 R$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 41.50 R$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 6.11 R$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 120,000.00 R$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 162,235.83 R$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 334.88 R$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 76.03 R$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 118.39 R$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 156.19 R$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 112.50 R$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 35.00 R$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 2,654.00 R$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 79,254.38 R$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 289.81 R$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 336.73 R$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 475.44 R$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 371.27 R$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,256.43 R$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,494.00 R$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 4,023.33 R$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,661.67 R$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 781.28 R$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 601.87 R$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,706.03 R$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 10.81 | |
Prices in Porto Alegre
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Last update: 27 January 2026
Last update: 27 January 2026
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