Cost of living in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 71% cheaper than in New York City (United States)
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| Food | - 63% | |||
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| Food in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 63% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 42 ($8) | $20 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 36 ($6) | $14 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 ($1.70) | $5.99 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.27 ($0.94) | $1.52 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 12 ($2.13) | $6 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 9 ($1.53) | $5.29 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 24 ($4.24) | $8 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 12 ($2.19) | $3.73 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 8 ($1.36) | $2.39 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 ($1.10) | $4.98 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 48 ($8) | $20 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 ($1.74) | $2.90 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.83 ($0.86) | $3.61 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 81% | |||
| Housing in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 81% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | New York City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 5,360 ($958) | $6,697 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 3,429 ($613) | $3,674 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 790 ($141) | $248 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 4,858 ($868) | $4,482 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,786 ($498) | $2,903 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 384 ($69) | $127 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 96 ($17) | $73 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,697 ($303) | $511 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 694 ($124) | $135 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 22 ($3.90) | $15 | - 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 22 ($3.96) | $34 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 32% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | New York City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 252 ($45) | $59 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 289 ($52) | $70 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 427 ($76) | $119 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 346 ($62) | $175 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 61% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | New York City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 117,032 ($20,913) | $55,137 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.81 ($1.04) | $1.05 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 304 ($54) | $146 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 56 ($10) | $42 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 66% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | New York City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 ($3.39) | $9 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 57 ($10) | $23 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 338 ($60) | $156 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 19 ($3.34) | $10 | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 ($2.14) | $5.45 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 18 ($3.17) | $10 | - 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.64 ($1.01) | $8 | - 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.21 ($0.93) | $2.36 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 52 ($9) | $32 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 74% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Rio de Janeiro | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 132 ($24) | $73 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 67 ($12) | $38 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 201 ($36) | $433 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 264 ($47) | $143 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 31 ($5.62) | $23 | - 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 17 ($2.98) | $7 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 ($1.85) | $12 | - 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,880 ($515) | $642 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.73 ($0.13) | $0.72 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 164 ($29) | $180 | - 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 ($1.86) | $17 | - 89% | |
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TOTAL | - 71% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,864 prices entered by 272 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 15, 2024.
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