Cost of living in Porto Alegre is 21% lower than in Maracay (without rent).
Rent in Porto Alegre is 131% more expensive than in Maracay.
Cost of living including rent in Porto Alegre is 9% higher than in Maracay.
Food in Porto Alegre is 32% cheaper than in Maracay.
Transport in Porto Alegre is 6% cheaper than in Maracay.
| Porto Alegre | Maracay | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Porto Alegre | Maracay | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.66 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 25.5 $ | 40.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.27 $ | 7.06 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.34 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.19 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.12 $ | 1.17 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.89 $ | 2 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.2 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.94 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.19 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.85 $ | 6.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.53 $ | 5.37 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.01 $ | 6.69 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.85 $ | 5.66 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.22 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.24 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.22 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.22 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.45 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.76 $ | 2.42 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.28 $ | 6.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.08 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.9 $ | 2.49 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.88 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 59.4 $ | 42.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.05 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.6 $ | 21.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 55.5 $ | 36.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.02 $ | 6.61 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.06 $ | 5.65 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.41 $ | 2.85 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.86 $ | 2.21 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
60.7 $ | 6.17 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
92.3 $ | 9.39 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
19.4 $ | 38.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 236 $ | 90.5 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 476 $ | 199 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 321 $ | 135 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 643 $ | 302 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,518 $ | 502 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,391 $ | 399 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 447 $ | 198 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.91 % | 21.87 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25 $ | 41.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.05 $ | 4.46 $ |
| Haircut | 8.07 $ | 9.62 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 74.7 $ | 87.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 49.2 $ | 37.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 254 $ | 30.2 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,117 $ | 4,749 $ |