Cost of living in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil vs Samsun, Turkey
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Food | + 70% | |||
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Food in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 70% more expensive than in Samsun (Turkey) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (42TL) | 24TL | + 72% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 25 (36TL) | 17TL | + 107% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 6 (9TL) | 9TL | + 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.28 (6TL) | 3.23TL | + 90% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (11TL) | 9TL | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.69 (8TL) | 3.28TL | + 149% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 18 (25TL) | 15TL | + 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (11TL) | 3.80TL | + 177% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.72 (7TL) | 1.84TL | + 268% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.99 (7TL) | 9TL | - 16% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 36 (52TL) | 55TL | - 6% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (11TL) | 3.90TL | + 170% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.84 (5.52TL) | 1.12TL | + 394% | |
Housing | + 201% | |||
Housing in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 201% more expensive than in Samsun (Turkey) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,868 (5,561TL) | 1,564TL | + 256% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,258 (3,247TL) | 1,020TL | + 218% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 639 (919TL) | 330TL | + 179% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,521 (3,625TL) | 1,097TL | + 230% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,458 (2,096TL) | 737TL | + 185% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 660 (949TL) | 200TL | + 375% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 73 (105TL) | 52TL | + 103% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,753 (2,520TL) | 1,283TL | + 96% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 482 (693TL) | 265TL | + 161% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (34TL) | 19TL | + 81% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (26TL) | 16TL | + 68% | |
Clothes | + 107% | |||
Clothes in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 107% more expensive than in Samsun (Turkey) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 183 (264TL) | 157TL | + 68% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 214 (308TL) | 139TL | + 121% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 292 (420TL) | 217TL | + 94% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 236 (340TL) | 163TL | + 108% | |
Transportation | + 53% | |||
Transportation in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 53% more expensive than in Samsun (Turkey) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 89,719 (128,991TL) | 143,994TL | - 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.04 (7TL) | 5.41TL | + 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 234 (337TL) | 132TL | + 156% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 32 (47TL) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 101% | |||
Personal Care in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 101% more expensive than in Samsun (Turkey) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (24TL) | 13TL | + 78% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 37 (53TL) | 28TL | + 88% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 219 (315TL) | 117TL | + 170% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 20 (28TL) | 9TL | + 214% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (15TL) | 10TL | + 59% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 18 (26TL) | 12TL | + 114% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (9TL) | 3.67TL | + 144% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.77 (5.42TL) | 10TL | - 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 47 (67TL) | 19TL | + 261% | |
Entertainment | + 90% | |||
Entertainment in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 90% more expensive than in Samsun (Turkey) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 106 (152TL) | 70TL | + 117% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 57 (82TL) | 34TL | + 145% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 235 (338TL) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 178 (256TL) | 125TL | + 105% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 25 (36TL) | 25TL | + 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 13 (19TL) | 9TL | + 99% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (14TL) | 13TL | + 9% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,124 (4,492TL) | 2,500TL | + 80% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.42 (2.04TL) | 0.65TL | + 216% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 125 (179TL) | 124TL | + 45% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (15TL) | 12TL | + 26% | |
TOTAL | + 91% |

These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
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Cost of living in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 91% more expensive than in Samsun (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 9,375TL (R$ 6,521) in Rio de Janeiro to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 4,900TL in Samsun.
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