Cost of living in Porto Velho

In Porto Velho, Brazil, a family of four typically needs around $1607 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $639 monthly.

How expensive is Porto Velho compared to other cities?

Overall living costs in Porto Velho are 28% cheaper than the European benchmark.

How does Porto Velho compare to your city?

Porto Velho is 75% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Porto Velho is, on average, 89% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Porto Velho?

Who is Porto Velho a good fit for?

Porto Velho is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by food and transport. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.

FAQ

Why is Porto Velho so expensive?

The main driver of costs in Porto Velho is often attributed to rent and utilities. This can create challenges for some residents.

Is food expensive in Porto Velho?

Food costs in Porto Velho are 38% lower than the European benchmark. This makes dining more accessible for residents.

Is public transport affordable in Porto Velho?

Public transport in Porto Velho is 29% lower than the European benchmark. This affordability enhances mobility for locals.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
639 $
Without Rent
358 $
Rent & Utilities
282 $
Food
211 $
Transport
63 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
382 $
GDP per Capita
10,044 $
Freedom Index
6.92
Lifespan
73 years
Speak English
5%
Population
460.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 3.8 $
Dinner 13.1 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 5.08 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.74 $
Capuccino 1.65 $
Coke, 330ml 2.23 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.25 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 0.7 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 0.7 $
Eggs, 12 pack 1.91 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.41 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.43 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 7.33 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.41 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.58 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.97 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.15 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.03 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.32 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.48 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.6 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 6.97 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.01 $
Cigarette pack 2.21 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 0.75 $
Monthly Pass 31.2 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1 $
Taxi, 8 km 11 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 52 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 3.37 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 3.74 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 1 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.15 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 89 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 136 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 19.5 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 140 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 320 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 308 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 362 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 1,232 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,413 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 382 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 11.64%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 21.3 $
Cinema, 1 seat 4.86 $
Haircut 5.63 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 76.6 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 51.5 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 174 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 7,562 $

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Peru
Porto Velho vs Lima (Lima is 54% more expensive) Porto Velho vs Arequipa (Arequipa is 12% less expensive) Porto Velho vs Trujillo (Trujillo is 9% more expensive) Porto Velho vs Chiclayo (Chiclayo is 19% less expensive) Porto Velho vs Callao (Callao is 22% more expensive) Porto Velho vs Piura (Piura is 12% less expensive) Porto Velho vs Cusco (Cusco is 1% more expensive) Porto Velho vs Chimbote (Chimbote is 22% less expensive) Porto Velho vs Huancayo (Huancayo is 8% less expensive) Porto Velho vs Iquitos (Iquitos is 6% more expensive)
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Porto Velho vs Caracas (Caracas is 64% more expensive) Porto Velho vs Maracaibo (Maracaibo is 10% more expensive) Porto Velho vs Valencia (Valencia is 23% more expensive) Porto Velho vs Maracay (Maracay is 14% more expensive) Porto Velho vs Barquisimeto (Barquisimeto is 12% more expensive) Porto Velho vs Barinas (Barinas is 25% more expensive) Porto Velho vs Ciudad Guayana (Ciudad Guayana is 40% more expensive) Porto Velho vs Catia La Mar (Catia La Mar is 48% more expensive) Porto Velho vs Ciudad Bolivar (Ciudad Bolivar is 36% more expensive) Porto Velho vs Santa Teresa del Tuy (Santa Teresa del Tuy is 42% more expensive)
Colombia
Porto Velho vs Bogota (Bogota is 36% more expensive) Porto Velho vs Medellin (Medellin is 37% more expensive) Porto Velho vs Cali (Cali is 15% more expensive) Porto Velho vs Barranquilla (Barranquilla is 23% more expensive) Porto Velho vs Cartagena (Cartagena is 17% more expensive) Porto Velho vs Cucuta (Cucuta is 14% less expensive) Porto Velho vs Soacha (Soacha is 17% more expensive) Porto Velho vs Soledad (Soledad is 31% more expensive) Porto Velho vs Villavicencio (Villavicencio is 26% less expensive) Porto Velho vs Bucaramanga (Bucaramanga is 0% more expensive)
Brazil
Porto Velho vs Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo is 58% more expensive) Porto Velho vs Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro is 49% more expensive) Porto Velho vs Brasilia (Brasilia is 26% more expensive) Porto Velho vs Fortaleza (Fortaleza is 12% more expensive) Porto Velho vs Salvador (Salvador is 16% more expensive) Porto Velho vs Belo Horizonte (Belo Horizonte is 23% more expensive) Porto Velho vs Manaus (Manaus is 25% more expensive) Porto Velho vs Curitiba (Curitiba is 20% more expensive) Porto Velho vs Recife (Recife is 21% more expensive) Porto Velho vs Goiania (Goiania is 3% more expensive)
Argentina
Porto Velho vs Buenos Aires (Buenos Aires is 42% more expensive) Porto Velho vs Cordoba (Cordoba is 45% more expensive) Porto Velho vs Rosario (Rosario is 1% less expensive) Porto Velho vs San Miguel de Tucuman (San Miguel de Tucuman is 9% more expensive) Porto Velho vs Mar del Plata (Mar del Plata is 17% more expensive) Porto Velho vs Salta (Salta is 14% more expensive) Porto Velho vs San Juan (San Juan is 3% more expensive) Porto Velho vs Lanus (Lanus is 26% more expensive) Porto Velho vs Santiago del Estero (Santiago del Estero is 39% less expensive) Porto Velho vs Santa Fe (Santa Fe is 11% more expensive)
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Paraguay
Porto Velho vs Asuncion (Asuncion is 4% more expensive) Porto Velho vs Ciudad del Este (Ciudad del Este is 17% less expensive) Porto Velho vs Luque (Luque is 5% less expensive) Porto Velho vs San Lorenzo (San Lorenzo is 3% less expensive) Porto Velho vs Pedro Juan Caballero (Pedro Juan Caballero is 18% less expensive) Porto Velho vs Caaguazu (Caaguazu is 36% less expensive) Porto Velho vs Encarnacion (Encarnacion is 19% less expensive) Porto Velho vs Coronel Oviedo (Coronel Oviedo is 16% less expensive) Porto Velho vs Concepcion (Concepcion is 15% less expensive)