Cost of living in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil vs Elx, Spain
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Food | - 52% | |||
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Food in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 52% cheaper than in Elx (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (€4.32) | €13 | - 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 25 (€3.71) | €7 | - 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 6 (€0.97) | €3.61 | - 73% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.28 (€0.64) | €0.90 | - 29% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (€1.13) | €2.09 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.69 (€0.85) | €1.39 | - 39% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 18 (€2.64) | €4.93 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (€1.09) | €1.53 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.72 (€0.70) | €1.39 | - 49% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.99 (€0.74) | €0.78 | - 4% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 36 (€5.36) | €4.04 | + 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (€1.10) | €2.08 | - 47% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.84 (€0.57) | €1.23 | - 53% | |
Housing | - 25% | |||
Housing in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 25% cheaper than in Elx (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,871 (€578) | €686 | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,258 (€337) | €472 | - 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 639 (€95) | €103 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,521 (€377) | €423 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,458 (€218) | €288 | - 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 660 (€99) | €67 | + 48% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 73 (€11) | €25 | - 56% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,753 (€262) | €428 | - 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 482 (€72) | €113 | - 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (€3.49) | €6 | - 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (€2.73) | €9 | - 71% | |
Clothes | - 34% | |||
Clothes in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 34% cheaper than in Elx (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 183 (€27) | €73 | - 63% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 214 (€32) | €39 | - 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 292 (€44) | €60 | - 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 236 (€35) | €66 | - 46% | |
Transportation | - 15% | |||
Transportation in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 15% cheaper than in Elx (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 89,719 (€13,398) | €18,236 | - 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.04 (€0.75) | €1.25 | - 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 234 (€35) | €27 | + 29% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 32 (€4.85) | €19 | - 74% | |
Personal Care | - 45% | |||
Personal Care in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 45% cheaper than in Elx (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (€2.47) | €7 | - 63% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 37 (€5.52) | €9 | - 40% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 219 (€33) | €70 | - 53% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 20 (€2.93) | €3.51 | - 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (€1.59) | €2.29 | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 18 (€2.74) | €2.31 | + 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (€0.93) | €1.77 | - 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.77 (€0.56) | €2.18 | - 74% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 47 (€7) | €13 | - 44% | |
Entertainment | - 35% | |||
Entertainment in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 35% cheaper than in Elx (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 106 (€16) | €29 | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 57 (€9) | €14 | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 235 (€35) | €31 | + 13% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 178 (€27) | €40 | - 34% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 25 (€3.70) | €8 | - 52% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 13 (€1.93) | €2.20 | - 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (€1.49) | €4.08 | - 63% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,105 (€464) | €654 | - 29% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.42 (€0.21) | €0.22 | - 1% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 125 (€19) | €37 | - 50% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (€1.57) | €5.01 | - 69% | |
TOTAL | - 32% |

These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 32% cheaper than in Elx (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,200 in Elx you would need to make just about €1,486 (R$ 9,949) in Rio de Janeiro.
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