Is the word ali the same in Brazilian and European Portuguese?

Yes

The word "ali" is identical in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese in terms of meaning, spelling, and grammatical function. It is used to denote a location that is neither "here" (aqui) nor "there near you" (aí), but at a discernible distance from both the speaker and the listener. The only difference is pronunciation: Brazilian Portuguese tends to pronounce the vowels more openly and clearly, whereas Continental Portuguese often features more "reduced" or "swallowed" vowels, leading to a more clipped, rhythmic delivery where the initial "a" may sound more like a neutral, mid-central vowel ([ɐ]).

Brazilian Portuguese

1. Deixa o controle ali no sofá. (Leave the remote there on the sofa.)
2. Tem uma loja ali na frente. (There is a store there in front.)
3. Eu vi o João ali na rua. (I saw João there on the street.)
4. Coloca a caixa ali no canto. (Put the box there in the corner.)
5. Onde está a caneta? Está ali. (Where is the pen? It's there.)

Portuguese (Continental)

1. Deixa o comando ali no sofá. (Leave the remote there on the sofa.)
2. Há uma loja ali à frente. (There is a store there ahead.)
3. Eu vi o João ali na rua. (I saw João there on the street.)
4. Põe a caixa ali no canto. (Put the box there in the corner.)
5. Onde está a caneta? Está ali. (Where is the pen? It's there.)