Porto Alegre

What you need to know about Porto Alegre

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About Porto Alegre

Porto Alegre (POA) is a city brimming with beautiful Nature. Trees and birds galore. Unfortunately, there is much wasted potential where historical architecture and intelligent zoning are concerned. I've traveled throughout Brazil and lived in Sao Paulo, and I can attest that POA has the best food hands down. Customer service is top notch, and the shopping is good. Love the vintage stores and antique shops too. Sunsets on the lake are a treasure. Gauchos are the most "talkative" people I've ever met in my life (and I am a world traveler who has lived in other countries). Being chatty isn't a bad thing, but the problem here is that the vast majority of people only talk about THEMSELVES. Oftentimes, non-stop. They don't ask questions about you because they have no interest. It's about showing off where they've eaten, traveled, studied, etc. Even the taxi and Uber drivers behave in this manner. Living in a city full narcissists / braggarts gets draining. After years of being here, I've arrived at the conclusion that it's cultural (not malicious). Aside from this, they are very nice people. NOTE: In the countryside, the Gauchos tend to be polite, modest, and well-mannered.

Nomad Guide of Porto Alegre

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Continent :

Latin America

Country :

brazil

Weather :

24°C + Humidity 83% = 24°C Feel

Internet Speed :

6 Mbps

Insurance :

Safetywing

Air Quality :

15AQI

Best Neighborhood :

Upcoming Neighborhood :

Power :

115V230V60Hz

Average Trip Length :

29 Days

Best Taxi App :

Uber

10 BRL to USD :

$1.94 USD

Tap Water Quality :

No, not drinkable

Visitor per year :

N/A Visitors

Tourist now :

N/A tourists

Population :

1409351 people

GDP per capita :

$8649 / year

Population Density :

♀️ not busy: 14x14m (196m²) per person

Gender Ratio (Expats) :

H 43% / F 57%

Religious Gouvernment :

Non-religious

Appartement Listing :

Airbnb

Online electronics shop :

Mercado Livre

Weather in Porto Alegre

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Cost of Living in Porto Alegre

Discover the cost of living in Porto Alegre with our data source. Compare expenses for housing, food, transportation, and more to make informed decisions about your budget. Stay informed and make the most of your money in Porto Alegre.

Cost of Living for Expats :

$1,023/mo

Cost of Living for Nomads :

$1,626/mo

Cost of Living for Families :

$2,214/mo

Cost of Living for Local :

$633/mo

Cost of coffee :

$0.97

Rent for 1 bedroom :

$458/mo

Dinner:

$7.46

Beer :

$2.87

Coca Cola :

$1.70

Tax for 50k income :

$3,200

Tax for 100k income :

$10,460

Tax for 250k income :

$28,475

Pros and Cons Living in Porto Alegre

Like many other cities Porto Alegre have a lot of advantages to offer its residents and visitors, but it also has its fair share of drawbacks. We have made this pros and cons table to help you better vizualize them.

Pros

✅ Affordable to live
✅ Lots of fun stuff to do
✅ Warm now
✅ Warm all year round
✅ Good air quality on average
✅ Nomad List members liked going here a lot
✅ Spacious and not crowded
✅ Easy to make friends
✅ High quality of education
✅ Great hospitals
✅ Democratic
✅ Very friendly to LGBTQ+
✅ Not many people smoke tobacco

Cons

❌ Freedom of speech is weak
❌ Not safe at all
❌ Very slow internet
❌ Not many Nomad List members go here
❌ Difficult to do business
❌ Roads can be dangerous
❌ People don't speak English well
❌ Not safe for women
❌ Not family friendly

Quality of Life in Porto Alegre

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Visa Requirements in Porto Alegre

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Security and Crime in Porto Alegre

Stay informed on security and crime in Porto Alegre with updated information on crime rates, types of crimes and measures being taken. Ensure personal safety by staying informed and taking steps to protect yourself and loved ones. Help keep Porto Alegre safe.

High Crime rate

Low Security Index

Polution and Air Quality in Porto Alegre

Stay informed about the air quality and pollution levels in Porto Alegre. Our data source provides up-to-date information on various pollutants and their effects on health and the environment. By monitoring the air quality in Porto Alegre, you can take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones from the harmful effects of pollution.

Similar cities to Porto Alegre

Discover cities that are similar to Porto Alegre in terms of attractions and amenities. Our hand-picked list includes locations with similar cultural settings, recreational activities, and high-quality lodgings. These cities are worth visiting if you're looking for a place with a similar atmosphere or just a change of scenery. Plan your next urban journey by visiting these similar cities.

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Air Quality

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Cities near Porto Alegre to visit

There are several cities and places close to Porto Alegre worth your visit. In addition to sightseeing in Porto Alegre, spare some time to discover the surroundings of the city.
You can discover Buenos Aires, Florianopolis, Asuncion, La Plata, and Curitiba, who are a few kilometres away either by car or public transport.

Buenos Aires

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Air Quality

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FEELS 18°

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Itapema

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Air Quality

Good

5 Mbps

FEELS 22°

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Reviews of Porto Alegre - Feedback from travelers

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Porto Alegre (POA) is a city brimming with beautiful Nature. Trees and birds galore. Unfortunately, there is much wasted potential where historical architecture and intelligent zoning are concerned. I've traveled throughout Brazil and lived in Sao Paulo, and I can attest that POA has the best food hands down. Customer service is top notch, and the shopping is good. Love the vintage stores and antique shops too. Sunsets on the lake are a treasure. Gauchos are the most "talkative" people I've ever met in my life (and I am a world traveler who has lived in other countries). Being chatty isn't a bad thing, but the problem here is that the vast majority of people only talk about THEMSELVES. Oftentimes, non-stop. They don't ask questions about you because they have no interest. It's about showing off where they've eaten, traveled, studied, etc. Even the taxi and Uber drivers behave in this manner. Living in a city full narcissists / braggarts gets draining. After years of being here, I've arrived at the conclusion that it's cultural (not malicious). Aside from this, they are very nice people. NOTE: In the countryside, the Gauchos tend to be polite, modest, and well-mannered.

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Porto Alegre is so much fun, peaceful and has tons of things for you to do. Two of the major Brazilian soccer teams have their homes here. Weather is great all year long and the beaches are less than 100k away. Gotta love the gaucho food, the best steak in the world no doubt about that.

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The profile photo is from Porto, Portugal, Not Porto Alegre in Brasil.