Cost of living in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 18% cheaper than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States)
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| Food | - 34% | |||
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| Food in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 34% cheaper than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 38 ($7) | $11 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 33 ($6) | $8 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 12 ($2.26) | $3.76 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 6 ($1.25) | $1.12 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 12 ($2.38) | $3.21 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 ($1.56) | $3.99 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 26 ($5.11) | $5.88 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 ($1.73) | $3.17 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 6 ($1.23) | $1.67 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6.00 ($1.16) | $1.82 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 45 ($9) | $16 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 ($1.63) | $2.34 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.34 ($0.84) | $1.23 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 29% cheaper than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 4,006 ($775) | $1,077 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 3,118 ($604) | $849 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 854 ($165) | $196 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,673 ($711) | $781 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,257 ($437) | $533 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 665 ($129) | $122 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 81 ($16) | $40 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,846 ($357) | $322 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 712 ($138) | $90 | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 28 ($5.47) | $9 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 ($4.09) | $12 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 9% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 272 ($53) | $47 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 237 ($46) | $37 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 443 ($86) | $100 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 271 ($52) | $79 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 15% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 99,038 ($19,171) | $21,332 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 7 ($1.30) | $0.84 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 224 ($43) | $32 | + 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 41 ($8) | $16 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 34% cheaper than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 27 ($5.26) | $5.00 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 42 ($8) | $12 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 265 ($51) | $78 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 22 ($4.22) | $5.68 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 ($2.25) | $3.42 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 ($3.01) | $4.39 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 ($1.46) | $3.46 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.29 ($1.02) | $2.06 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 64 ($12) | $14 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 22% cheaper than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 133 ($26) | $36 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 59 ($12) | $22 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 156 ($30) | $58 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 193 ($37) | $53 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 33 ($6) | $8 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 16 ($3.05) | $4.39 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 ($2.05) | $5.00 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,126 ($799) | $419 | + 90% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.29 ($0.25) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 134 ($26) | $46 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 ($1.82) | $8 | - 77% | |
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TOTAL | - 18% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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