Cost of living comparison between Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) and Toronto (Canada)
| Food | 34% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 34% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | R$ 22 (C$11.08) | C$15.03 | 26% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 16.77 (C$8.46) | C$7.41 | 14% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | R$ 5.53 (C$2.79) | C$6.74 | 59% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.39 (C$1.21) | C$2.99 | 60% |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 3.16 (C$1.59) | C$3.17 | 50% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.59 (C$1.81) | C$3.33 | 46% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 7.95 (C$4.01) | C$6.20 | 35% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.33 (C$2.19) | C$3.11 | 30% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.08 (C$2.06) | C$3.82 | 46% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | R$ 2.27 (C$1.14) | C$2.69 | 57% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 24 (C$12.31) | C$16.60 | 26% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 4.09 (C$2.06) | C$2.09 | 1% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.69 (C$1.36) | C$2.05 | 34% |
| Housing | 14% | ||
| Housing in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 14% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | R$ 3,125 (C$1,577) | C$1,774 | 11% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 303 (C$153) | C$151 | 2% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | R$ 79 (C$40) | C$46 | 14% |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,886 (C$951) | C$582 | 63% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | R$ 336 (C$169) | C$130 | 31% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 10.49 (C$5.29) | C$8.16 | 35% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 14.29 (C$7.21) | C$20 | 65% |
| Clothes | 54% | ||
| Clothes in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 54% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | R$ 137 (C$69) | C$59 | 17% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | R$ 161 (C$81) | C$45 | 82% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | R$ 299 (C$151) | C$95 | 59% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | R$ 189 (C$95) | C$102 | 6% |
| Transportation | 29% | ||
| Transportation in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 29% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 56,300 (C$28,404) | C$25,053 | 13% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 2.92 (C$1.47) | C$1.29 | 14% |
| monthly ticket public transport | R$ 133 (C$67) | C$119 | 44% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | R$ 24 (C$12.08) | C$25 | 52% |
| Personal Care | 8% | ||
| Personal Care in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 8% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | R$ 23 (C$11.82) | C$10.52 | 12% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 8.29 (C$4.18) | C$6.64 | 37% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 6.38 (C$3.22) | C$3.81 | 16% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 10.33 (C$5.21) | C$5.26 | 1% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.07 (C$2.05) | C$2.79 | 26% |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 2.68 (C$1.35) | C$2.71 | 50% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 29 (C$14.41) | C$20 | 29% |
| Entertainment | 14% | ||
| Entertainment in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 14% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 66 (C$33) | C$43 | 23% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 37 (C$18.88) | C$26 | 27% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 122 (C$62) | C$136 | 55% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | R$ 140 (C$71) | C$109 | 35% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 13.32 (C$6.72) | C$8.95 | 25% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 5.43 (C$2.74) | C$4.17 | 34% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | R$ 4.74 (C$2.39) | C$5.90 | 59% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | R$ 705 (C$356) | C$157 | 127% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.06 (C$0.54) | C$0.45 | 19% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | R$ 143 (C$72) | C$66 | 9% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | R$ 4.67 (C$2.36) | C$10.59 | 78% |
| TOTAL | 20% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,883 prices entered by 555 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2012.
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Cost of living in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 20% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,000
in Toronto
you would need to make just about C$2,408
(R$ 4,772)
in Rio de Janeiro.