Cost of living in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 65% cheaper than in New York City (United States)
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| Food | - 64% | |||
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| Food in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 64% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 37 ($7) | $23 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 33 ($6) | $11 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 ($2.14) | $9 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 6 ($1.26) | $1.26 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 11 ($2.28) | $5.49 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 ($1.46) | $6 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 26 ($5.23) | $8 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 ($1.67) | $5.10 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.90 ($1.17) | $3.58 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.74 ($1.14) | $3.35 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 44 ($9) | $18 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 ($1.65) | $3.03 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.06 ($0.81) | $3.96 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 80% | |||
| Housing in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 80% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | New York City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 4,490 ($891) | $6,498 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 3,044 ($604) | $3,749 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 556 ($110) | $175 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,697 ($734) | $3,632 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,126 ($422) | $2,245 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 620 ($123) | $123 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 84 ($17) | $65 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,872 ($372) | $325 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 766 ($152) | $140 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 28 ($5.60) | $13 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 22 ($4.34) | $27 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 21% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | New York City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 256 ($51) | $60 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 244 ($48) | $57 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 433 ($86) | $96 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 275 ($55) | $147 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 58% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 88,017 ($17,477) | $25,156 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6 ($1.23) | $1.26 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 211 ($42) | $129 | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 41 ($8) | $21 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 50% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | New York City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 20 ($3.97) | $7 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 48 ($10) | $18 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 242 ($48) | $105 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 24 ($4.74) | $9 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 ($2.81) | $4.53 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 18 ($3.64) | $7 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 ($1.49) | $3.68 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.98 ($1.19) | $2.33 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 66 ($13) | $31 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 49% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 129 ($26) | $80 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 60 ($12) | $37 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 183 ($36) | $350 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 190 ($38) | $97 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 32 ($6) | $19 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 16 ($3.13) | $5.39 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 ($2.12) | $8 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,433 ($880) | $487 | + 81% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.29 ($0.26) | $0.10 | + 155% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 135 ($27) | $102 | - 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 ($1.91) | $15 | - 87% | |
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TOTAL | - 65% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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