Cost of living in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 26% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia)
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| Food | + 9% | |||
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| Food in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 9% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 38 (414 ден) | 434 ден | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 33 (357 ден) | 290 ден | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 12 (126 ден) | 179 ден | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 6 (70 ден) | 72 ден | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 12 (134 ден) | 109 ден | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (88 ден) | 77 ден | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 26 (286 ден) | 235 ден | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 (97 ден) | 44 ден | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 6 (69 ден) | 42 ден | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6.00 (65 ден) | 55 ден | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 45 (483 ден) | 411 ден | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (91 ден) | 82 ден | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.34 (47 ден) | 38 ден | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 59% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 4,006 (43,427 ден) | 27,962 ден | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 3,118 (33,798 ден) | 19,871 ден | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 854 (9,253 ден) | 6,006 ден | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,673 (39,813 ден) | 18,072 ден | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,257 (24,472 ден) | 12,487 ден | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 665 (7,205 ден) | 3,557 ден | + 103% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 81 (875 ден) | 796 ден | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,846 (20,011 ден) | 28,369 ден | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 712 (7,723 ден) | 5,313 ден | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 28 (306 ден) | 328 ден | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 (229 ден) | 181 ден | + 27% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 13% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | Skopje | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 272 (2,945 ден) | 3,300 ден | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 237 (2,566 ден) | 1,910 ден | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 443 (4,798 ден) | 4,240 ден | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 271 (2,935 ден) | 4,726 ден | - 38% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 18% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 99,038 (1,073,619 ден) | 1,540,520 ден | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 7 (73 ден) | 77 ден | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 224 (2,426 ден) | 1,392 ден | + 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 41 (449 ден) | 284 ден | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 44% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 27 (294 ден) | 133 ден | + 122% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 42 (455 ден) | 242 ден | + 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 265 (2,873 ден) | 1,048 ден | + 174% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 22 (237 ден) | 154 ден | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (126 ден) | 173 ден | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (168 ден) | 172 ден | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 (82 ден) | 48 ден | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.29 (57 ден) | 93 ден | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 64 (695 ден) | 234 ден | + 197% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 27% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 133 (1,446 ден) | 892 ден | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 59 (645 ден) | 647 ден | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 156 (1,687 ден) | 1,306 ден | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 193 (2,088 ден) | 1,382 ден | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 33 (357 ден) | 253 ден | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 16 (171 ден) | 85 ден | + 100% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (115 ден) | 116 ден | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,126 (44,731 ден) | 43,367 ден | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.29 (14 ден) | 5.02 ден | + 178% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 134 (1,456 ден) | 2,408 ден | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (102 ден) | 140 ден | - 27% | |
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TOTAL | + 26% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 945 prices entered by 131 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2023.
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