Cost of living in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 41% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States)
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| Food | - 49% | |||
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| Food in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 49% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 38 ($7) | $17 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 33 ($6) | $10 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 12 ($2.22) | $4.57 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 6 ($1.23) | $0.95 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 12 ($2.35) | $3.06 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 ($1.54) | $4.23 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 26 ($5.03) | $9 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 ($1.70) | $3.38 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 6 ($1.21) | $1.38 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6.00 ($1.14) | $2.49 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 45 ($8) | $16 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 ($1.60) | $2.88 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.34 ($0.83) | $2.12 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 58% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 4,006 ($764) | $2,018 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 3,118 ($594) | $1,676 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 854 ($163) | $188 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,673 ($700) | $1,477 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,257 ($430) | $1,028 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 665 ($127) | $163 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 81 ($15) | $53 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,846 ($352) | $321 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 712 ($136) | $158 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 28 ($5.39) | $14 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 ($4.03) | $25 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 5% more expensive than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 272 ($52) | $56 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 237 ($45) | $34 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 443 ($84) | $86 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 271 ($52) | $117 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is about the same as in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 99,038 ($18,876) | $22,998 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 7 ($1.28) | $1.22 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 224 ($43) | $35 | + 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 41 ($8) | $21 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 60% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 27 ($5.18) | $7 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 42 ($8) | $12 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 265 ($51) | $194 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 22 ($4.16) | $8 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 ($2.21) | $4.74 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 ($2.96) | $5.78 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 ($1.44) | $6 | - 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.29 ($1.01) | $1.99 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 64 ($12) | $17 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 39% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 133 ($25) | $51 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 59 ($11) | $23 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 156 ($30) | $219 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 193 ($37) | $107 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 33 ($6) | $10 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 16 ($3.00) | $4.85 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 ($2.01) | $6 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,126 ($786) | $469 | + 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.29 ($0.25) | $0.22 | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 134 ($26) | $44 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 ($1.79) | $7 | - 76% | |
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TOTAL | - 41% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 971 prices entered by 126 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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