Cost of living comparison between Salvador (Brazil) and Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
| Food | 7% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Salvador (Brazil) is 7% cheaper than in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | R$ 19.33 | R$ 22 | 12% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 13.77 | R$ 16.77 | 18% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | R$ 5.33 | R$ 5.53 | 4% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.22 | R$ 2.39 | 7% |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 3.12 | R$ 3.16 | 1% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.64 | R$ 3.59 | 2% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 9.78 | R$ 7.95 | 23% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.27 | R$ 4.33 | 2% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.93 | R$ 4.08 | 21% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | R$ 2.25 | R$ 2.27 | 1% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 30 | R$ 24 | 21% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 3.31 | R$ 4.09 | 19% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.07 | R$ 2.69 | 23% |
| Housing | 37% | ||
| Housing in Salvador (Brazil) is 37% cheaper than in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | R$ 1,442 | R$ 3,125 | 54% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 333 | R$ 303 | 10% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | R$ 95 | R$ 79 | 21% |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 2,144 | R$ 1,886 | 14% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | R$ 425 | R$ 336 | 27% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 10.75 | R$ 10.49 | 3% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 15.83 | R$ 14.29 | 11% |
| Clothes | 1% | ||
| Clothes in Salvador (Brazil) is 1% more expensive than in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | R$ 213 | R$ 137 | 56% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | R$ 150 | R$ 161 | 7% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | R$ 264 | R$ 299 | 12% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | R$ 193 | R$ 189 | 2% |
| Transportation | 3% | ||
| Transportation in Salvador (Brazil) is 3% more expensive than in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 57,625 | R$ 56,300 | 2% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 2.78 | R$ 2.92 | 5% |
| monthly ticket public transport | R$ 140 | R$ 133 | 5% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | R$ 24 | - |
| Personal Care | 25% | ||
| Personal Care in Salvador (Brazil) is 25% cheaper than in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | R$ 14 | R$ 23 | 40% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 12.57 | R$ 8.29 | 52% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 5.63 | R$ 6.38 | 12% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 6 | R$ 10.33 | 42% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.58 | R$ 4.07 | 12% |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 2.67 | R$ 2.68 | 1% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 24 | R$ 29 | 16% |
| Entertainment | 11% | ||
| Entertainment in Salvador (Brazil) is 11% cheaper than in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 60 | R$ 66 | 9% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 32 | R$ 37 | 15% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 97 | R$ 122 | 21% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | R$ 128 | R$ 140 | 9% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 11.82 | R$ 13.32 | 11% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 7 | R$ 5.43 | 29% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | R$ 4.67 | R$ 4.74 | 2% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | R$ 515 | R$ 705 | 27% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.06 | R$ 1.06 | 0% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | R$ 138 | R$ 143 | 3% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | R$ 5.38 | R$ 4.67 | 15% |
| TOTAL | 15% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,395 prices entered by 169 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2012.
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Cost of living in Salvador (Brazil) is 15% cheaper than in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
R$ 2,400
in Rio de Janeiro
you would need to make just about R$ 2,044
in Salvador.