Cost of living in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is about the same as in Brno (Czech Republic)
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| Food | - 9% | |||
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| Food in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 9% cheaper than in Brno (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | Brno | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 37 (167 Kč) | 191 Kč | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 33 (145 Kč) | 164 Kč | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (48 Kč) | 86 Kč | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 6 (29 Kč) | 19 Kč | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 11 (51 Kč) | 56 Kč | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (33 Kč) | 56 Kč | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 26 (117 Kč) | 92 Kč | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (38 Kč) | 37 Kč | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.90 (26 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.67 (25 Kč) | 18 Kč | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 44 (197 Kč) | 127 Kč | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (37 Kč) | 35 Kč | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.06 (18 Kč) | 21 Kč | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 10% cheaper than in Brno (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | Brno | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 4,490 (20,029 Kč) | 21,492 Kč | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 3,044 (13,581 Kč) | 16,502 Kč | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 556 (2,482 Kč) | 4,558 Kč | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,697 (16,492 Kč) | 15,029 Kč | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,126 (9,484 Kč) | 12,025 Kč | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 620 (2,767 Kč) | 2,380 Kč | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 84 (375 Kč) | 366 Kč | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,872 (8,349 Kč) | 8,449 Kč | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 766 (3,417 Kč) | 2,228 Kč | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 28 (126 Kč) | 256 Kč | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 23 (102 Kč) | 209 Kč | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 9% cheaper than in Brno (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | Brno | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 256 (1,141 Kč) | 1,923 Kč | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 244 (1,087 Kč) | 990 Kč | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 433 (1,930 Kč) | 1,668 Kč | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 284 (1,267 Kč) | 2,270 Kč | - 44% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 9% more expensive than in Brno (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | Brno | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 88,017 (392,651 Kč) | 545,142 Kč | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6 (28 Kč) | 39 Kč | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 211 (940 Kč) | 544 Kč | + 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 41 (184 Kč) | 281 Kč | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 4% more expensive than in Brno (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | Brno | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 20 (89 Kč) | 132 Kč | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 48 (216 Kč) | 142 Kč | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 242 (1,081 Kč) | 601 Kč | + 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 24 (106 Kč) | 91 Kč | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (63 Kč) | 75 Kč | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 18 (82 Kč) | 93 Kč | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (33 Kč) | 43 Kč | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.98 (27 Kč) | 42 Kč | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 66 (293 Kč) | 275 Kč | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is about the same as in Brno (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | Brno | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 129 (576 Kč) | 535 Kč | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 60 (268 Kč) | 339 Kč | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 183 (816 Kč) | 1,267 Kč | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 190 (848 Kč) | 870 Kč | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 32 (143 Kč) | 154 Kč | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 16 (70 Kč) | 60 Kč | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (48 Kč) | 39 Kč | + 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,380 (19,540 Kč) | 14,791 Kč | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.29 (5.74 Kč) | 5.03 Kč | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 135 (602 Kč) | 784 Kč | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (41 Kč) | 118 Kč | - 65% | |
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TOTAL | - 2% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,040 prices entered by 126 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
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