- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Iraq
- Rio de Janeiro
- Al Mawsil al Jadidah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil compared to Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
Currency:
Food | + 24% | |||
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Food in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 24% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 17 (5,913 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 13 (4,441 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (2,380 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 19% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 1.92 (661 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | - 47% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (2,315 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.07 (1,746 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 249% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 7 (2,317 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 (2,103 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 180% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.65 (1,257 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 151% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 1.56 (535 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 41 (14,003 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 7 (2,240 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.18 (1,096 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 119% | |
Housing | + 21% | |||
Housing in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 21% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,234 (424,542 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 70% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 2,676 (920,661 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 726 (249,849 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 400% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,728 (938,719 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,965 (676,075 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 576 (198,279 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 90 (30,859 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,746 (600,853 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 438 (150,608 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | + 0% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 21 (7,354 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 19 (6,603 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 230% | |
Clothes | + 18% | |||
Clothes in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 18% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 247 (85,104 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 197 (67,773 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 329 (113,209 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 277% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 266 (91,397 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 266% | |
Transportation | - 0% | |||
Transportation in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 0% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 88,381 (30,409,817 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 2.82 (970 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 103 (35,475 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 27 (9,242 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 91% | |||
Personal Care in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 91% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 21 (7,358 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 145% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 38 (13,193 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | + 120% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 268 (92,333 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 823% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 26 (9,010 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (4,411 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (5,376 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | + 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.41 (1,862 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.86 (1,329 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 41 (14,149 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 12% | |||
Entertainment in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 12% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 118 (40,572 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 103% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 53 (18,209 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 156 (53,734 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 64 (22,178 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 30 (10,238 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (2,720 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 1.73 (594 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 3,284 (1,130,111 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.36 (125 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 158 (54,365 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 3.31 (1,137 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 18% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 18% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 961,230 Dinar
(R$ 2,794)
in Rio de Janeiro
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
816,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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