Cost of living in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 24% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina)
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| Food | - 3% | |||
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| Food in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is about the same as in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (ARS $541) | ARS $723 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 26 (ARS $484) | ARS $515 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (ARS $125) | ARS $184 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.37 (ARS $81) | ARS $71 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (ARS $142) | ARS $156 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.85 (ARS $108) | ARS $102 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 18 (ARS $330) | ARS $334 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (ARS $133) | ARS $129 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.61 (ARS $85) | ARS $56 | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.00 (ARS $93) | ARS $94 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 (ARS $705) | ARS $332 | + 112% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (ARS $140) | ARS $160 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.95 (ARS $73) | ARS $51 | + 45% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 34% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,725 (ARS $68,947) | ARS $51,402 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,337 (ARS $43,258) | ARS $36,678 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 564 (ARS $10,438) | ARS $4,266 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,848 (ARS $52,712) | ARS $33,800 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,497 (ARS $27,704) | ARS $23,300 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 683 (ARS $12,640) | ARS $2,845 | + 344% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 66 (ARS $1,216) | ARS $1,670 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,796 (ARS $33,242) | ARS $40,411 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 488 (ARS $9,027) | ARS $18,964 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (ARS $434) | ARS $405 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 16 (ARS $298) | ARS $262 | + 14% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is about the same as in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 194 (ARS $3,599) | ARS $4,726 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 220 (ARS $4,077) | ARS $3,211 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 309 (ARS $5,711) | ARS $9,301 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 243 (ARS $4,491) | ARS $6,827 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 52% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 95,800 (ARS $1,773,320) | ARS $2,508,540 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.31 (ARS $98) | ARS $81 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 247 (ARS $4,567) | ARS $1,386 | + 229% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 32 (ARS $594) | ARS $442 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 18% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (ARS $315) | ARS $332 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 34 (ARS $629) | ARS $750 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 227 (ARS $4,203) | ARS $1,442 | + 191% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 18 (ARS $341) | ARS $335 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (ARS $188) | ARS $184 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 18 (ARS $330) | ARS $270 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (ARS $114) | ARS $126 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.65 (ARS $68) | ARS $152 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 47 (ARS $875) | ARS $684 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 15% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 111 (ARS $2,061) | ARS $1,610 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 55 (ARS $1,020) | ARS $910 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 175 (ARS $3,232) | ARS $2,669 | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 188 (ARS $3,489) | ARS $2,661 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 27 (ARS $498) | ARS $414 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 14 (ARS $251) | ARS $222 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (ARS $184) | ARS $191 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,647 (ARS $67,515) | ARS $70,921 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.57 (ARS $29) | ARS $21 | + 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 142 (ARS $2,625) | ARS $2,639 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (ARS $182) | ARS $203 | - 10% | |
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TOTAL | + 24% | ||
These prices were last updated on July 27, 2021.
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