Cost of living in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 8% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina)
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| Food | - 26% | |||
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| Food in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 26% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 38 (ARS $1,044) | ARS $2,041 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 31 (ARS $857) | ARS $1,204 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (ARS $314) | ARS $512 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.56 (ARS $152) | ARS $166 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 10 (ARS $281) | ARS $366 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (ARS $208) | ARS $217 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 25 (ARS $690) | ARS $660 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (ARS $201) | ARS $280 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.08 (ARS $139) | ARS $136 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 (ARS $171) | ARS $204 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 52 (ARS $1,425) | ARS $857 | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (ARS $233) | ARS $347 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.85 (ARS $105) | ARS $117 | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 10% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 4,607 (ARS $125,720) | ARS $122,060 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,990 (ARS $81,593) | ARS $78,170 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 849 (ARS $23,166) | ARS $6,507 | + 256% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,633 (ARS $99,154) | ARS $73,654 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,984 (ARS $54,138) | ARS $49,099 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 403 (ARS $11,006) | ARS $4,606 | + 139% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 88 (ARS $2,404) | ARS $3,150 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,701 (ARS $46,433) | ARS $60,601 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 641 (ARS $17,488) | ARS $37,700 | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 27 (ARS $726) | ARS $1,059 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 (ARS $579) | ARS $574 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 51% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 213 (ARS $5,812) | ARS $14,385 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 207 (ARS $5,656) | ARS $10,041 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 368 (ARS $10,046) | ARS $24,803 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 316 (ARS $8,629) | ARS $18,723 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 22% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 91,300 (ARS $2,491,538) | ARS $5,152,010 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 7 (ARS $196) | ARS $154 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 245 (ARS $6,680) | ARS $2,015 | + 232% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 40 (ARS $1,090) | ARS $1,623 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is about the same as in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 25 (ARS $677) | ARS $939 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 45 (ARS $1,241) | ARS $1,082 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 257 (ARS $7,010) | ARS $2,414 | + 190% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 20 (ARS $556) | ARS $524 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (ARS $327) | ARS $389 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (ARS $428) | ARS $468 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (ARS $170) | ARS $348 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.72 (ARS $102) | ARS $226 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 59 (ARS $1,622) | ARS $1,662 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 21% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 115 (ARS $3,130) | ARS $3,591 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 60 (ARS $1,633) | ARS $1,854 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 169 (ARS $4,599) | ARS $4,910 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 195 (ARS $5,332) | ARS $5,826 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 39 (ARS $1,060) | ARS $1,769 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 13 (ARS $368) | ARS $424 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (ARS $293) | ARS $472 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,126 (ARS $112,604) | ARS $193,560 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.49 (ARS $41) | ARS $36 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 152 (ARS $4,150) | ARS $4,977 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (ARS $267) | ARS $413 | - 35% | |
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TOTAL | - 8% | ||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2022.
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