Cost of living comparison between Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) and Colorado Springs (United States)
| Food | 15% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 15% cheaper than in Colorado Springs (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | R$ 23 ($11.49) | $13.43 | 14% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 17.33 ($8.54) | $6.07 | 41% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | R$ 5.29 ($2.61) | $3.97 | 34% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.71 ($1.34) | $2.90 | 54% |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 4.05 ($2.00) | $2.23 | 10% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.16 ($2.54) | $2.67 | 5% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 9.67 ($4.77) | $4.90 | 3% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.10 ($2.51) | $3.50 | 28% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.56 ($2.74) | $3.10 | 12% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.31 ($1.63) | $2.17 | 25% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 31 ($15.11) | $18.14 | 17% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 4.35 ($2.15) | $1.82 | 18% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.43 ($1.20) | $1.88 | 36% |
| Housing | 53% | ||
| Housing in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 53% more expensive than in Colorado Springs (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | R$ 4,267 ($2,104) | $1,114 | 89% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 295 ($146) | $137 | 7% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | R$ 82 ($40) | $49 | 17% |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,758 ($867) | $850 | 2% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | R$ 372 ($184) | $107 | 72% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 11.06 ($5.46) | $7.67 | 29% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 19.80 ($9.76) | $18.50 | 47% |
| Clothes | 101% | ||
| Clothes in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 101% more expensive than in Colorado Springs (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | R$ 213 ($105) | $37 | 188% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | R$ 132 ($65) | $35 | 86% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | R$ 282 ($139) | $70 | 99% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | R$ 210 ($103) | $63 | 66% |
| Transportation | 85% | ||
| Transportation in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 85% more expensive than in Colorado Springs (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 47,161 ($23,258) | $24,000 | 3% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 2.98 ($1.47) | $1.25 | 17% |
| monthly ticket public transport | R$ 200 ($98) | $35 | 181% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | R$ 23 ($11.19) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 7% | ||
| Personal Care in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 7% more expensive than in Colorado Springs (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | R$ 14.86 ($7.33) | $6.33 | 16% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 16.77 ($8.27) | $7.83 | 6% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 6.55 ($3.23) | $2.86 | 13% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 8.89 ($4.38) | $4.25 | 3% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.44 ($2.19) | $1.81 | 21% |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 2.77 ($1.37) | $3.38 | 59% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 34 ($16.85) | $15.50 | 9% |
| Entertainment | 17% | ||
| Entertainment in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 17% more expensive than in Colorado Springs (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 78 ($39) | $35 | 10% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 40 ($19.57) | $18.17 | 8% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 170 ($84) | $75 | 12% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | R$ 172 ($85) | $63 | 34% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 16.29 ($8.03) | $7.83 | 3% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 5.40 ($2.66) | $4.33 | 39% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | R$ 6.07 ($2.99) | $4.14 | 28% |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 625 ($308) | $163 | 89% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.27 ($0.62) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | R$ 146 ($72) | $52 | 38% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | R$ 5.94 ($2.93) | $5.39 | 46% |
| TOTAL | 36% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,813 prices entered by 230 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2013.
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Cost of living in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 36% more expensive than in Colorado Springs (United States)
For example, you would need at least $5,090
(R$ 10,322)
in Rio de Janeiro
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,750
in Colorado Springs.