- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Niterói
- Buenos Aires
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Niterói (Brazil) and Buenos Aires (Argentina)
| Food | 49% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Niterói (Brazil) is 49% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | R$ 19.60 (ARS $78) | ARS $51 | 55% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 16.86 (ARS $67) | ARS $41 | 63% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | R$ 3.83 (ARS $15.33) | ARS $21 | 26% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3 (ARS $12.00) | ARS $5.92 | 103% |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 3.67 (ARS $14.66) | ARS $11.85 | 24% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.75 (ARS $14.99) | ARS $10.38 | 44% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 7.67 (ARS $31) | ARS $29 | 7% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 3.83 (ARS $15.33) | ARS $10.53 | 46% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5 (ARS $19.99) | ARS $10.28 | 95% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.20 (ARS $12.80) | ARS $7.01 | 83% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 30 (ARS $120) | ARS $38 | 219% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 3.90 (ARS $15.59) | ARS $12.13 | 28% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.33 (ARS $9.33) | ARS $6.91 | 35% |
| Housing | 92% | ||
| Housing in Niterói (Brazil) is 92% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | R$ 2,386 (ARS $9,539) | ARS $4,758 | 100% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 275 (ARS $1,100) | ARS $488 | 126% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | R$ 71 (ARS $284) | ARS $173 | 64% |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,900 (ARS $7,597) | ARS $5,618 | 35% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | R$ 300 (ARS $1,200) | ARS $974 | 23% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 15 (ARS $60) | ARS $39 | 55% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 10 (ARS $40) | ARS $25 | 58% |
| Clothes | 89% | ||
| Clothes in Niterói (Brazil) is 89% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | R$ 170 (ARS $680) | ARS $532 | 28% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | R$ 200 (ARS $800) | ARS $353 | 127% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | R$ 267 (ARS $1,066) | ARS $552 | 93% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | R$ 140 (ARS $560) | ARS $498 | 12% |
| Transportation | 562% | ||
| Transportation in Niterói (Brazil) is 562% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 59,995 (ARS $239,890) | ARS $129,846 | 85% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 2.82 (ARS $11.26) | ARS $6.49 | 73% |
| monthly ticket public transport | R$ 423 (ARS $1,693) | ARS $97 | 1650% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | R$ 23 (ARS $91) | ARS $40 | 131% |
| Personal Care | 54% | ||
| Personal Care in Niterói (Brazil) is 54% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | R$ 15 (ARS $60) | ARS $35 | 71% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 14 (ARS $56) | ARS $30 | 86% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 6.50 (ARS $26) | ARS $13.82 | 88% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 6.67 (ARS $27) | ARS $24 | 13% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.50 (ARS $22) | ARS $16.92 | 30% |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3 (ARS $12.00) | ARS $12.59 | 5% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 23 (ARS $93) | ARS $55 | 69% |
| Entertainment | 56% | ||
| Entertainment in Niterói (Brazil) is 56% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 50 (ARS $200) | ARS $155 | 29% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 31 (ARS $122) | ARS $74 | 65% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 120 (ARS $480) | ARS $435 | 10% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | R$ 90 (ARS $360) | ARS $309 | 17% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 11.67 (ARS $47) | ARS $39 | 21% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 5 (ARS $19.99) | ARS $17.71 | 13% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | R$ 5.25 (ARS $21) | ARS $24 | 14% |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 549 (ARS $2,195) | ARS $1,147 | 91% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.94 (ARS $3.74) | ARS $2.01 | 86% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | R$ 140 (ARS $560) | ARS $261 | 115% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | R$ 5.38 (ARS $21) | ARS $9.45 | 127% |
| TOTAL | 158% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,413 prices entered by 1,205 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2013.
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Cost of living in Niterói (Brazil) is 158% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $40,328
(R$ 10,086)
in Niterói
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
ARS $15,625
in Buenos Aires.