Cost of living in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 8% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania)
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| Food | - 6% | |||
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| Food in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 6% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 39 (825 Lek) | 953 Lek | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 33 (692 Lek) | 643 Lek | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (238 Lek) | 354 Lek | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 6 (130 Lek) | 188 Lek | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 12 (247 Lek) | 241 Lek | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (174 Lek) | 123 Lek | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 27 (569 Lek) | 478 Lek | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 (197 Lek) | 115 Lek | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 6 (129 Lek) | 88 Lek | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.74 (121 Lek) | 109 Lek | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 49 (1,046 Lek) | 1,585 Lek | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (180 Lek) | 172 Lek | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.18 (88 Lek) | 94 Lek | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 17% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 4,337 (91,683 Lek) | 79,707 Lek | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 3,128 (66,132 Lek) | 43,455 Lek | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 856 (18,089 Lek) | 13,847 Lek | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,603 (76,169 Lek) | 59,651 Lek | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,195 (46,407 Lek) | 36,621 Lek | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 665 (14,050 Lek) | 13,537 Lek | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 85 (1,797 Lek) | 1,720 Lek | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,748 (36,956 Lek) | 45,753 Lek | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 712 (15,060 Lek) | 14,276 Lek | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 27 (581 Lek) | 675 Lek | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 (446 Lek) | 483 Lek | - 8% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 8% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | Tirana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 271 (5,738 Lek) | 5,527 Lek | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 232 (4,912 Lek) | 4,756 Lek | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 371 (7,833 Lek) | 8,743 Lek | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 271 (5,723 Lek) | 14,796 Lek | - 61% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 38% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 94,132 (1,989,852 Lek) | 1,451,820 Lek | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 7 (145 Lek) | 220 Lek | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 230 (4,872 Lek) | 1,570 Lek | + 210% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 41 (875 Lek) | 2,540 Lek | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 19% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 25 (525 Lek) | 808 Lek | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 34 (718 Lek) | 1,056 Lek | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 251 (5,312 Lek) | 3,246 Lek | + 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 20 (431 Lek) | 532 Lek | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (227 Lek) | 392 Lek | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (328 Lek) | 503 Lek | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 (160 Lek) | 203 Lek | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.09 (86 Lek) | 328 Lek | - 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 64 (1,356 Lek) | 620 Lek | + 119% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 7% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 127 (2,674 Lek) | 2,925 Lek | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 59 (1,255 Lek) | 1,846 Lek | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 156 (3,290 Lek) | 3,460 Lek | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 189 (3,997 Lek) | 4,850 Lek | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 33 (708 Lek) | 1,159 Lek | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 16 (348 Lek) | 213 Lek | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (240 Lek) | 317 Lek | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,126 (87,225 Lek) | 70,450 Lek | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.29 (27 Lek) | 29 Lek | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 143 (3,025 Lek) | 3,937 Lek | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (209 Lek) | 339 Lek | - 39% | |
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TOTAL | + 8% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,154 prices entered by 150 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
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