Cost of living in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 9% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary)
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| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 20% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 38 (2,596 Ft) | 3,455 Ft | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 33 (2,242 Ft) | 2,502 Ft | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 12 (793 Ft) | 994 Ft | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 6 (439 Ft) | 504 Ft | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 12 (820 Ft) | 1,192 Ft | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (549 Ft) | 1,292 Ft | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 26 (1,795 Ft) | 2,251 Ft | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 (607 Ft) | 537 Ft | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 6 (433 Ft) | 400 Ft | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6.00 (408 Ft) | 362 Ft | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 45 (3,026 Ft) | 2,034 Ft | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (571 Ft) | 565 Ft | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.34 (295 Ft) | 456 Ft | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 11% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 4,006 (272,355 Ft) | 382,836 Ft | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 3,118 (211,969 Ft) | 262,418 Ft | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 854 (58,033 Ft) | 63,378 Ft | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,673 (249,693 Ft) | 207,881 Ft | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,257 (153,480 Ft) | 156,748 Ft | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 665 (45,187 Ft) | 37,606 Ft | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 81 (5,487 Ft) | 5,149 Ft | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,846 (125,504 Ft) | 130,576 Ft | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 712 (48,436 Ft) | 35,464 Ft | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 28 (1,921 Ft) | 4,040 Ft | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 (1,436 Ft) | 2,836 Ft | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is about the same as in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | Budapest | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 272 (18,470 Ft) | 28,564 Ft | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 237 (16,092 Ft) | 12,315 Ft | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 443 (30,092 Ft) | 29,084 Ft | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 271 (18,405 Ft) | 34,002 Ft | - 46% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is about the same as in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 99,038 (6,733,313 Ft) | 10,201,100 Ft | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 7 (457 Ft) | 637 Ft | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 224 (15,213 Ft) | 9,539 Ft | + 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 41 (2,815 Ft) | 4,478 Ft | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 26% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 27 (1,846 Ft) | 3,082 Ft | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 42 (2,853 Ft) | 4,124 Ft | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 265 (18,019 Ft) | 21,151 Ft | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 22 (1,483 Ft) | 1,800 Ft | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (789 Ft) | 1,089 Ft | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (1,056 Ft) | 1,078 Ft | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 (513 Ft) | 669 Ft | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.29 (360 Ft) | 981 Ft | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 64 (4,360 Ft) | 4,692 Ft | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 6% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 133 (9,069 Ft) | 12,983 Ft | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 59 (4,045 Ft) | 5,030 Ft | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 156 (10,581 Ft) | 17,059 Ft | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 193 (13,097 Ft) | 16,872 Ft | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 33 (2,240 Ft) | 3,256 Ft | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 16 (1,071 Ft) | 779 Ft | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (718 Ft) | 781 Ft | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,126 (280,533 Ft) | 254,040 Ft | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.29 (87 Ft) | 31 Ft | + 186% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 134 (9,128 Ft) | 18,215 Ft | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (640 Ft) | 2,021 Ft | - 68% | |
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TOTAL | - 9% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 31, 2023.
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