- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- United States
- Rio de Janeiro
- Los Angeles
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) and Los Angeles (United States)
| Food | 21% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 21% cheaper than in Los Angeles (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | R$ 23 ($11.46) | $14.00 | 18% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 17.33 ($8.52) | $6.31 | 35% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | R$ 5.29 ($2.60) | $5.15 | 50% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.71 ($1.33) | $2.73 | 51% |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 4.05 ($1.99) | $3.00 | 34% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.16 ($2.54) | $3.39 | 25% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 9.67 ($4.76) | $6.04 | 21% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.10 ($2.51) | $2.94 | 15% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.56 ($2.73) | $3.45 | 21% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.31 ($1.63) | $2.82 | 42% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 31 ($15.07) | $13.56 | 11% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 4.35 ($2.14) | $1.87 | 15% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.43 ($1.20) | $1.75 | 32% |
| Housing | 2% | ||
| Housing in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 2% more expensive than in Los Angeles (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | R$ 4,267 ($2,098) | $1,989 | 6% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 295 ($145) | $101 | 44% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | R$ 82 ($40) | $41 | 2% |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,758 ($865) | $635 | 36% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | R$ 372 ($183) | $114 | 61% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 11.06 ($5.44) | $10.17 | 46% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 19.80 ($9.74) | $22 | 55% |
| Clothes | 55% | ||
| Clothes in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 55% more expensive than in Los Angeles (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | R$ 213 ($105) | $49 | 112% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | R$ 132 ($65) | $45 | 45% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | R$ 282 ($139) | $81 | 71% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | R$ 210 ($103) | $90 | 15% |
| Transportation | 27% | ||
| Transportation in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 27% more expensive than in Los Angeles (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 47,161 ($23,196) | $23,009 | 1% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 2.98 ($1.46) | $1.04 | 40% |
| monthly ticket public transport | R$ 200 ($98) | $72 | 36% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | R$ 23 ($11.16) | $17.39 | 36% |
| Personal Care | 26% | ||
| Personal Care in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 26% cheaper than in Los Angeles (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | R$ 14.86 ($7.31) | $10.12 | 28% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 16.77 ($8.25) | $6.54 | 26% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 6.55 ($3.22) | $3.94 | 18% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 8.89 ($4.37) | $4.63 | 6% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.44 ($2.18) | $3.55 | 39% |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 2.77 ($1.36) | $3.20 | 57% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 34 ($16.80) | $24 | 29% |
| Entertainment | 1% | ||
| Entertainment in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 1% more expensive than in Los Angeles (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 78 ($39) | $41 | 7% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 40 ($19.52) | $24 | 20% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 170 ($84) | $200 | 58% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | R$ 172 ($85) | $85 | 0% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 16.29 ($8.01) | $11.68 | 31% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 5.40 ($2.66) | $4.15 | 36% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | R$ 6.07 ($2.98) | $5.89 | 49% |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 625 ($307) | $136 | 126% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.27 ($0.62) | $0.49 | 26% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | R$ 146 ($72) | $60 | 19% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | R$ 5.94 ($2.92) | $6.12 | 52% |
| TOTAL | 3% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,245 prices entered by 646 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2013.
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