Cost of living in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 48% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 48% | |||
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| Food in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 48% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | Birmingham | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 41 (£5.43) | £14 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 38 (£5.10) | £7 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (£1.39) | £2.98 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.82 (£0.78) | £1.26 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 13 (£1.69) | £4.15 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 9 (£1.16) | £1.90 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 22 (£2.99) | £4.28 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 14 (£1.81) | £1.88 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 8 (£1.01) | £1.20 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.82 (£0.78) | £2.17 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 41 (£5.52) | £8 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 (£1.34) | £2.45 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.56 (£0.61) | £1.14 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 52% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | Birmingham | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 4,776 (£638) | £1,574 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 3,355 (£448) | £1,091 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 1,461 (£195) | £251 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 4,201 (£561) | £1,283 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,718 (£363) | £779 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 847 (£113) | £94 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 89 (£12) | £29 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,574 (£210) | £391 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 652 (£87) | £91 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 18 (£2.46) | £6 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 (£2.85) | £12 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 18% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | Birmingham | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 248 (£33) | £58 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 253 (£34) | £29 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 409 (£55) | £72 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 316 (£42) | £73 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 43% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 113,645 (£15,177) | £30,411 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6 (£0.81) | £1.48 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 269 (£36) | £60 | - 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 56 (£8) | £15 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 52% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (£2.06) | £7 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 58 (£8) | £9 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 285 (£38) | £89 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 17 (£2.24) | £3.66 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (£1.69) | £3.30 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 17 (£2.33) | £4.87 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.92 (£0.79) | £2.36 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.65 (£0.62) | £1.92 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 53 (£7) | £14 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 56% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | Birmingham | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 123 (£16) | £26 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 61 (£8) | £19 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 219 (£29) | £97 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 291 (£39) | £60 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 36 (£4.75) | £9 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 17 (£2.27) | £3.31 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (£1.50) | £5.07 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,671 (£357) | £530 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.73 (£0.10) | £0.37 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 162 (£22) | £29 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (£1.50) | £14 | - 89% | |
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TOTAL | - 48% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
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