Cost of living in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil vs Emmen, Netherlands
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| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 56% cheaper than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (€4.32) | €23 | - 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 25 (€3.71) | €8 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 6 (€0.97) | €2.00 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.28 (€0.64) | €0.82 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (€1.13) | €2.25 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.69 (€0.85) | €1.20 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 18 (€2.64) | €1.20 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (€1.09) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.72 (€0.70) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.99 (€0.74) | €1.00 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 36 (€5.36) | €7 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (€1.10) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.84 (€0.57) | €0.70 | - 18% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 12% cheaper than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,871 (€578) | €750 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,258 (€337) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 639 (€95) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,521 (€377) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,458 (€218) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 660 (€99) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 73 (€11) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,753 (€262) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 482 (€72) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (€3.49) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (€2.73) | €12 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 7% more expensive than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 183 (€27) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 214 (€32) | €28 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 292 (€44) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 236 (€35) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 58% cheaper than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 89,719 (€13,398) | €31,140 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.04 (€0.75) | €1.53 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 234 (€35) | €96 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 32 (€4.85) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 47% cheaper than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (€2.47) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 37 (€5.52) | €60 | - 91% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 219 (€33) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 20 (€2.93) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (€1.59) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 18 (€2.74) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (€0.93) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.77 (€0.56) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 47 (€7) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 40% cheaper than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 106 (€16) | €40 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 57 (€9) | €20 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 235 (€35) | €50 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 178 (€27) | €60 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 25 (€3.70) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 13 (€1.93) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (€1.49) | €5.00 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,105 (€464) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.42 (€0.21) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 125 (€19) | €25 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (€1.57) | €8 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,718 prices entered by 164 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 43% cheaper than in Emmen (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,200 in Emmen you would need to make just about €1,261 (R$ 8,443) in Rio de Janeiro.
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