Cost of living in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 64% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania)
How much money will you need in Rio de Janeiro?
Find out with your own Salary Calculation.
Find out with your own Salary Calculation.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 836 prices entered by 109 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 44% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Rio de Janeiro | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 38 (34 lei) | 24 lei | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 33 (29 lei) | 18 lei | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 12 (10 lei) | 10 lei | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 6 (5.71 lei) | 4.76 lei | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 12 (11 lei) | 9 lei | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (7 lei) | 5.08 lei | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 26 (23 lei) | 13 lei | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 (8 lei) | 4.10 lei | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 6 (5.63 lei) | 2.84 lei | + 98% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6.00 (5.30 lei) | 3.31 lei | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 45 (39 lei) | 25 lei | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (7 lei) | 6 lei | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.34 (3.84 lei) | 2.09 lei | + 84% | |
| Housing | + 101% | |||
| Housing in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 101% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Rio de Janeiro | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 4,006 (3,540 lei) | 1,970 lei | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 3,118 (2,755 lei) | 1,368 lei | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 854 (754 lei) | 509 lei | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,673 (3,246 lei) | 1,129 lei | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,257 (1,995 lei) | 820 lei | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 665 (587 lei) | 292 lei | + 101% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 81 (71 lei) | 28 lei | + 154% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,846 (1,631 lei) | 1,632 lei | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 712 (630 lei) | 322 lei | + 95% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 28 (25 lei) | 24 lei | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 (19 lei) | 13 lei | + 47% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 42% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Rio de Janeiro | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 272 (240 lei) | 108 lei | + 122% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 237 (209 lei) | 154 lei | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 443 (391 lei) | 241 lei | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 271 (239 lei) | 306 lei | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 68% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Rio de Janeiro | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 99,038 (87,519 lei) | 73,528 lei | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 7 (5.93 lei) | 5.47 lei | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 224 (198 lei) | 81 lei | + 145% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 41 (37 lei) | 20 lei | + 82% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 21% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Rio de Janeiro | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 27 (24 lei) | 28 lei | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 42 (37 lei) | 29 lei | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 265 (234 lei) | 99 lei | + 137% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 22 (19 lei) | 12 lei | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (10 lei) | 12 lei | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (14 lei) | 15 lei | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 (7 lei) | 5.30 lei | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.29 (4.68 lei) | 9 lei | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 64 (57 lei) | 19 lei | + 204% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 69% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Rio de Janeiro | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 133 (118 lei) | 57 lei | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 59 (53 lei) | 39 lei | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 156 (138 lei) | 93 lei | + 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 193 (170 lei) | 80 lei | + 112% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 33 (29 lei) | 15 lei | + 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 16 (14 lei) | 6 lei | + 117% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (9 lei) | 5.11 lei | + 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,126 (3,646 lei) | 1,600 lei | + 128% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.29 (1.14 lei) | 0.61 lei | + 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 134 (119 lei) | 132 lei | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (8 lei) | 18 lei | - 53% | |
 |
TOTAL | + 64% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.884
RON
/
BRL
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 836 prices entered by 109 different people.
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Dubai is 210% more expensive than in Delhi
- Cost of living in Barcelona is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in New York City is 22% more expensive than in London
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 50% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Hong Kong is 19% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Barcelona is 147% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Singapore is 57% more expensive than in Dubai
- Cost of living in Mexico City is 51% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Valencia is 11% cheaper than in Madrid
- Cost of living in London is 26% more expensive than in Paris
Compare other countries
Are you moving to Rio de Janeiro? Do you know how much money you will need there to maintain your current standard of living?
Find out what is the real equivalent in Rio de Janeiro of your current salary and improve your chances of a happy relocation.
Get a Salary Calculation for Rio de Janeiro
Do you live in Târgu Mureş? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Trondheim (Norway)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Perugia (Italy)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Lima (Peru)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Oxford (United Kingdom)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Bogotá (Colombia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Santiago (Chile)
- Cost of Living, Prices in São Paulo (Brazil)
Prices recently added
- 40ml deodorant, roll-on in Singapore costs SGD $4.50 (about 1 hour ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Phuket costs 400 ฿ (about 1 hour ago)
- 1 liter of gasoline in Manila costs Php200 (about 2 hours ago)
- Public transport in Perpignan costs €33 (about 2 hours ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Utrecht costs €2,000 (about 2 hours ago)
- 1 pack of marlboro cigarettes in Hyderabad, India costs ₨260 (about 3 hours ago)