Cost of living in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 21% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
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Food | - 0% | |||
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Food in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is about the same as in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
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Rio de Janeiro | Zarqa | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 43 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 4.014 | + 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 35 (Dinar 4.897) | Dinar 4.007 | + 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (Dinar 1.299) | Dinar 2.654 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.01 (Dinar 0.706) | Dinar 1.000 | - 29% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 12 (Dinar 1.678) | Dinar 1.386 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (Dinar 1.098) | Dinar 0.552 | + 99% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 29 (Dinar 4.095) | Dinar 3.365 | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 10 (Dinar 1.347) | Dinar 1.148 | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 6 (Dinar 0.900) | Dinar 1.139 | - 21% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 (Dinar 0.886) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 47 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 10 | - 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (Dinar 1.306) | Dinar 1.000 | + 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.33 (Dinar 0.610) | Dinar 1.000 | - 39% | |
Housing | + 11% | |||
Housing in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 11% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
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Rio de Janeiro | Zarqa | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 5,345 (Dinar 753) | Dinar 701 | + 7% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 3,375 (Dinar 476) | Dinar 233 | + 104% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 1,087 (Dinar 153) | Dinar 60 | + 155% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 4,112 (Dinar 579) | Dinar 470 | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,263 (Dinar 319) | Dinar 226 | + 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 668 (Dinar 94) | Dinar 30 | + 214% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 107 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 16 | - 5% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,927 (Dinar 272) | Dinar 231 | + 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 814 (Dinar 115) | Dinar 103 | + 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 25 (Dinar 3.505) | Dinar 8 | - 56% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 26 (Dinar 3.621) | Dinar 15 | - 76% | |
Clothes | + 59% | |||
Clothes in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 59% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
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Rio de Janeiro | Zarqa | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 252 (Dinar 36) | Dinar 50 | - 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 358 (Dinar 51) | Dinar 20 | + 153% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 469 (Dinar 66) | Dinar 60 | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 379 (Dinar 53) | Dinar 35 | + 53% | |
Transportation | + 23% | |||
Transportation in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 23% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
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Rio de Janeiro | Zarqa | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 91,602 (Dinar 12,908) | Dinar 7,518 | + 72% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.65 (Dinar 0.796) | Dinar 0.750 | + 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 288 (Dinar 41) | Dinar 33 | + 22% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 46 (Dinar 6) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 39% | |||
Personal Care in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 39% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
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Rio de Janeiro | Zarqa | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 21 (Dinar 3.003) | Dinar 2.500 | + 20% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 64 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 5.219 | + 72% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 365 (Dinar 51) | Dinar 10 | + 415% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 25 (Dinar 3.459) | Dinar 3.000 | + 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 17 (Dinar 2.365) | Dinar 3.125 | - 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 20 (Dinar 2.846) | Dinar 2.741 | + 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (Dinar 0.897) | Dinar 0.916 | - 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.05 (Dinar 0.711) | Dinar 2.000 | - 64% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 66 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 4.445 | + 110% | |
Entertainment | + 47% | |||
Entertainment in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 47% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
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Rio de Janeiro | Zarqa | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 143 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 6.000 | + 235% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 79 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 14 | - 20% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 288 (Dinar 41) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 251 (Dinar 35) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 30 (Dinar 4.234) | Dinar 2.000 | + 112% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 15 (Dinar 2.140) | Dinar 1.000 | + 114% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (Dinar 1.739) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,634 (Dinar 512) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.12 (Dinar 0.158) | Dinar 0.030 | + 427% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 170 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 15 | + 60% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (Dinar 1.220) | Dinar 2.148 | - 43% | |
TOTAL | + 21% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,164 prices entered by 130 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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