Cost of living in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is about the same as in Malé (Maldives)
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Food | - 26% | |||
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Food in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 26% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Rio de Janeiro | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 42 (129 Rufiyaa) | 163 Rufiyaa | - 21% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 34 (106 Rufiyaa) | 136 Rufiyaa | - 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (28 Rufiyaa) | 60 Rufiyaa | - 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.00 (15 Rufiyaa) | 29 Rufiyaa | - 46% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 12 (36 Rufiyaa) | 25 Rufiyaa | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (25 Rufiyaa) | 40 Rufiyaa | - 37% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 28 (87 Rufiyaa) | 117 Rufiyaa | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 10 (31 Rufiyaa) | 55 Rufiyaa | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 7 (21 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | - 2% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 7 (20 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 49 (151 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (28 Rufiyaa) | 32 Rufiyaa | - 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.47 (14 Rufiyaa) | 23 Rufiyaa | - 40% | |
Housing | - 18% | |||
Housing in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 18% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Rio de Janeiro | Malé | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 5,402 (16,695 Rufiyaa) | 27,086 Rufiyaa | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 3,375 (10,430 Rufiyaa) | 18,971 Rufiyaa | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 913 (2,823 Rufiyaa) | 2,695 Rufiyaa | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 4,112 (12,708 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,263 (6,995 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 668 (2,066 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 107 (331 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,927 (5,956 Rufiyaa) | 7,117 Rufiyaa | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 758 (2,344 Rufiyaa) | 2,671 Rufiyaa | - 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (72 Rufiyaa) | 121 Rufiyaa | - 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 26 (79 Rufiyaa) | 111 Rufiyaa | - 28% | |
Clothes | + 27% | |||
Clothes in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 27% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 252 (779 Rufiyaa) | 820 Rufiyaa | - 5% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 358 (1,108 Rufiyaa) | 750 Rufiyaa | + 48% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 469 (1,448 Rufiyaa) | 1,398 Rufiyaa | + 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 379 (1,171 Rufiyaa) | 1,150 Rufiyaa | + 2% | |
Transportation | + 36% | |||
Transportation in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 36% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 91,602 (283,109 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.64 (17 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | - 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 304 (941 Rufiyaa) | 474 Rufiyaa | + 98% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 46 (142 Rufiyaa) | 206 Rufiyaa | - 31% | |
Personal Care | + 24% | |||
Personal Care in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 24% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Rio de Janeiro | Malé | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 21 (66 Rufiyaa) | 71 Rufiyaa | - 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 64 (197 Rufiyaa) | 159 Rufiyaa | + 24% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 365 (1,129 Rufiyaa) | 346 Rufiyaa | + 226% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 25 (76 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 17 (52 Rufiyaa) | 51 Rufiyaa | + 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 20 (62 Rufiyaa) | 58 Rufiyaa | + 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (20 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | - 60% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.05 (16 Rufiyaa) | 28 Rufiyaa | - 44% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 66 (205 Rufiyaa) | 84 Rufiyaa | + 145% | |
Entertainment | + 15% | |||
Entertainment in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 15% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Rio de Janeiro | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 143 (441 Rufiyaa) | 301 Rufiyaa | + 46% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 79 (244 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 288 (892 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 251 (777 Rufiyaa) | 491 Rufiyaa | + 58% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 30 (93 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 15 (47 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | - 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (38 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,634 (11,232 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.12 (3.46 Rufiyaa) | 1.42 Rufiyaa | + 143% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 170 (525 Rufiyaa) | 988 Rufiyaa | - 47% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (27 Rufiyaa) | 87 Rufiyaa | - 69% | |
TOTAL | + 3% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,209 prices entered by 144 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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