Cost of living in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 55% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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| Food in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 67% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| R$ 28 (kr31) | kr136 | 77% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| R$ 25 (kr27) | kr67 | 59% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| R$ 6 (kr7) | kr29 | 76% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| R$ 4.38 (kr4.82) | kr8 | 38% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| R$ 8 (kr8) | kr26 | 67% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| R$ 5.68 (kr6) | kr22 | 72% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| R$ 17 (kr19) | kr63 | 70% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| R$ 7 (kr8) | kr18 | 57% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| R$ 4.56 (kr5.02) | kr10 | 52% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| R$ 4.90 (kr5.39) | kr11 | 52% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| R$ 36 (kr39) | kr79 | 50% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| R$ 7 (kr8) | kr19 | 57% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| R$ 3.64 (kr4.00) | kr11 | 63% |
| Housing in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 56% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 3,763 (kr4,143) | kr8,536 | 51% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 2,214 (kr2,438) | kr5,788 | 58% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| R$ 638 (kr703) | kr1,220 | 42% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 2,389 (kr2,630) | kr5,337 | 51% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 1,459 (kr1,607) | kr3,926 | 59% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| R$ 677 (kr745) | kr1,589 | 53% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| R$ 70 (kr77) | kr188 | 59% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| R$ 1,707 (kr1,880) | kr3,570 | 47% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 481 (kr529) | kr710 | 25% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| R$ 24 (kr26) | kr57 | 53% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| R$ 18 (kr20) | kr154 | 87% |
| Clothes in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 46% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| R$ 189 (kr208) | kr786 | 73% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| R$ 211 (kr232) | kr244 | 5% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 292 (kr321) | kr727 | 56% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| R$ 225 (kr247) | kr1,206 | 79% |
| Transportation in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 54% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| R$ 89,646 (kr98,701) | kr301,099 | 67% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| R$ 5.02 (kr5.53) | kr10 | 46% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| R$ 228 (kr251) | kr386 | 35% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| R$ 31 (kr35) | kr255 | 86% |
| Personal Care in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 46% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 18 (kr20) | kr58 | 66% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| R$ 42 (kr46) | kr73 | 37% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| R$ 219 (kr241) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| R$ 20 (kr22) | kr58 | 62% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| R$ 10 (kr12) | kr28 | 58% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| R$ 18 (kr20) | kr29 | 30% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| R$ 6 (kr7) | kr13 | 49% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| R$ 3.77 (kr4.15) | kr16 | 74% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| R$ 48 (kr52) | kr176 | 70% |
| Entertainment in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 45% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| R$ 106 (kr116) | kr344 | 66% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| R$ 56 (kr61) | kr191 | 68% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| R$ 235 (kr258) | kr475 | 46% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| R$ 172 (kr190) | kr616 | 69% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| R$ 24 (kr26) | kr77 | 66% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| R$ 14 (kr16) | kr41 | 61% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| R$ 10 (kr11) | kr33 | 66% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| R$ 3,124 (kr3,440) | kr3,258 | 6% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| R$ 1.42 (kr1.56) | kr0.93 | 67% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| R$ 121 (kr133) | kr230 | 42% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| R$ 11 (kr12) | kr42 | 73% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr28,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr12,501 (R$ 11,355) in Rio de Janeiro.