Cost of living in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 23% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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| Food | - 37% | |||
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| Food in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 37% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 42 (4,389 Franc) | 10,705 Franc | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 37 (3,883 Franc) | 5,333 Franc | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (1,024 Franc) | 3,720 Franc | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.47 (572 Franc) | 1,136 Franc | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 13 (1,337 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (887 Franc) | 806 Franc | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 21 (2,232 Franc) | 4,136 Franc | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 13 (1,411 Franc) | 1,549 Franc | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 8 (826 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.83 (610 Franc) | 598 Franc | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 45 (4,726 Franc) | 7,518 Franc | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 (1,073 Franc) | 1,588 Franc | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.83 (505 Franc) | 282 Franc | + 79% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 40% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 5,163 (540,461 Franc) | 1,243,470 Franc | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 3,610 (377,861 Franc) | 558,451 Franc | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 831 (86,965 Franc) | 110,345 Franc | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 4,858 (508,526 Franc) | 646,674 Franc | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,786 (291,673 Franc) | 232,392 Franc | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 487 (50,997 Franc) | 47,516 Franc | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 92 (9,646 Franc) | 21,905 Franc | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,587 (166,122 Franc) | 259,144 Franc | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 694 (72,684 Franc) | 124,043 Franc | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 22 (2,285 Franc) | 4,668 Franc | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 23 (2,357 Franc) | 8,175 Franc | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 21% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 245 (25,629 Franc) | 38,513 Franc | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 289 (30,215 Franc) | 36,261 Franc | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 412 (43,170 Franc) | 45,751 Franc | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 346 (36,270 Franc) | 57,267 Franc | - 37% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 12% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 113,645 (11,896,085 Franc) | 12,545,800 Franc | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.85 (612 Franc) | 647 Franc | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 295 (30,907 Franc) | 25,392 Franc | + 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 56 (5,886 Franc) | 5,547 Franc | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 13% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (1,616 Franc) | 3,269 Franc | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 58 (6,052 Franc) | 5,160 Franc | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 348 (36,449 Franc) | 17,586 Franc | + 107% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 19 (1,957 Franc) | 3,618 Franc | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (1,254 Franc) | 2,701 Franc | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 17 (1,827 Franc) | 2,220 Franc | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.92 (620 Franc) | 755 Franc | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.21 (545 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 52 (5,489 Franc) | 7,585 Franc | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 26% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 135 (14,111 Franc) | 23,263 Franc | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 68 (7,133 Franc) | 8,921 Franc | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 233 (24,340 Franc) | 15,981 Franc | + 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 282 (29,555 Franc) | 40,476 Franc | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 41 (4,326 Franc) | 5,723 Franc | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 25 (2,599 Franc) | 2,494 Franc | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (1,153 Franc) | 1,083 Franc | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,880 (301,457 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.73 (76 Franc) | 93 Franc | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 172 (18,051 Franc) | 51,955 Franc | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (1,165 Franc) | 867 Franc | + 34% | |
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TOTAL | - 23% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 959 prices entered by 123 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2025.
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