Cost of living in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil vs Elbasan, Albania
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| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 9% cheaper than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (534 Lek) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 25 (459 Lek) | 150 Lek | + 206% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 6 (119 Lek) | 400 Lek | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.28 (79 Lek) | 100 Lek | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (139 Lek) | 200 Lek | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.69 (105 Lek) | 100 Lek | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 18 (326 Lek) | 1,200 Lek | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (135 Lek) | 80 Lek | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.72 (87 Lek) | 40 Lek | + 118% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.99 (92 Lek) | 152 Lek | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 36 (662 Lek) | 600 Lek | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (135 Lek) | 200 Lek | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.84 (71 Lek) | 35 Lek | + 102% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 48% more expensive than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,871 (71,457 Lek) | 30,000 Lek | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,258 (41,689 Lek) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 639 (11,802 Lek) | 10,000 Lek | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,521 (46,544 Lek) | 15,000 Lek | + 210% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,458 (26,914 Lek) | 10,000 Lek | + 169% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 660 (12,186 Lek) | 3,000 Lek | + 306% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 73 (1,351 Lek) | 1,000 Lek | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,753 (32,354 Lek) | 40,000 Lek | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 482 (8,892 Lek) | 6,000 Lek | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (431 Lek) | 3,750 Lek | - 88% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (337 Lek) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 42% cheaper than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 183 (3,386 Lek) | 7,000 Lek | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 214 (3,952 Lek) | 5,908 Lek | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 292 (5,389 Lek) | 15,000 Lek | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 236 (4,363 Lek) | 7,000 Lek | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 11% cheaper than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 89,719 (1,656,122 Lek) | 1,527,130 Lek | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.04 (93 Lek) | 166 Lek | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 234 (4,328 Lek) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 32 (600 Lek) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 14% cheaper than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (305 Lek) | 500 Lek | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 37 (682 Lek) | 1,000 Lek | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 219 (4,038 Lek) | 2,000 Lek | + 102% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 20 (362 Lek) | 400 Lek | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (196 Lek) | 313 Lek | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 18 (339 Lek) | 450 Lek | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (115 Lek) | 130 Lek | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.77 (70 Lek) | 300 Lek | - 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 47 (866 Lek) | 300 Lek | + 189% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 13% cheaper than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 106 (1,950 Lek) | 2,000 Lek | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 57 (1,055 Lek) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 235 (4,334 Lek) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 178 (3,283 Lek) | 4,000 Lek | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 25 (458 Lek) | 700 Lek | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 13 (239 Lek) | 150 Lek | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (184 Lek) | 758 Lek | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,105 (57,317 Lek) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.42 (26 Lek) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 125 (2,301 Lek) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (194 Lek) | 300 Lek | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is about the same as in Elbasan (Albania)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 83,000 Lek in Elbasan you would need to make just about 80,265 Lek (R$ 4,348) in Rio de Janeiro.
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