Cost of living in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 77% cheaper than in New York City (United States)
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| Food | - 72% | |||
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| Food in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 72% 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$ 42 ($7) | $26 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 37 ($6) | $16 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 ($1.63) | $7 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.46 ($0.91) | $1.24 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 13 ($2.14) | $10 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 ($1.42) | $6 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 23 ($3.88) | $8 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 12 ($2.04) | $5.39 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 8 ($1.36) | $2.11 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.90 ($0.98) | $5.19 | - 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 45 ($8) | $27 | - 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 ($1.64) | $3.33 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.83 ($0.81) | $4.13 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 85% | |||
| Housing in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 85% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | New York City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 5,288 ($882) | $7,225 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 3,610 ($602) | $4,983 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 790 ($132) | $242 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 4,858 ($810) | $5,127 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,786 ($465) | $3,876 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 403 ($67) | $215 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 92 ($15) | $88 | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,617 ($270) | $611 | - 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 694 ($116) | $145 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 22 ($3.64) | $18 | - 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 23 ($3.75) | $35 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 50% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | New York City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 245 ($41) | $96 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 289 ($48) | $77 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 412 ($69) | $149 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 346 ($58) | $247 | - 77% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 69% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | New York City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 113,645 ($18,950) | $61,673 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.83 ($0.97) | $1.17 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 298 ($50) | $177 | - 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 56 ($9) | $27 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 77% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | New York City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 ($2.57) | $14 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 57 ($9) | $32 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 348 ($58) | $233 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 19 ($3.12) | $12 | - 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 ($2.00) | $9 | - 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 17 ($2.91) | $13 | - 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.92 ($0.99) | $8 | - 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.21 ($0.87) | $2.61 | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 52 ($9) | $37 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 81% | |||
| Entertainment in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 81% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 135 ($22) | $101 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 68 ($11) | $40 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 233 ($39) | $536 | - 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 282 ($47) | $201 | - 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 41 ($7) | $29 | - 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 25 ($4.14) | $11 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 ($1.84) | $16 | - 88% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,880 ($480) | $710 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.73 ($0.12) | $1.04 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 172 ($29) | $242 | - 88% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 ($1.86) | $21 | - 91% | |
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TOTAL | - 77% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,746 prices entered by 269 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2024.
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