Cost of living in Buenos Aires is very similar to Rio de Janeiro (without rent).
Rent in Buenos Aires is 10% cheaper than in Rio de Janeiro.
Cost of living including rent in Buenos Aires is 5% lower than in Rio de Janeiro.
Food in Buenos Aires is 36% more expensive than in Rio de Janeiro.
Transport in Buenos Aires is 58% cheaper than in Rio de Janeiro.
| Buenos Aires | Rio de Janeiro | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Buenos Aires | Rio de Janeiro | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
9.98 $ | 6.12 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 40 $ | 32.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.03 $ | 6.61 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.65 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.77 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.43 $ | 1.16 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.31 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.13 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.86 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.28 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.4 $ | 7.85 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.81 $ | 3.45 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.42 $ | 8.19 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.96 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.94 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.12 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.08 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.65 $ | 8.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.25 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.98 $ | 1.85 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.4 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 8.04 $ | 53.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.92 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.36 $ | 8.71 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 27.9 $ | 61.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.32 $ | 4.04 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.11 $ | 3.23 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.86 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.04 $ | 0.95 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
34.8 $ | 71.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
54.4 $ | 110 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
22.6 $ | 19.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 322 $ | 318 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 679 $ | 581 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 433 $ | 506 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 982 $ | 850 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,462 $ | 2,041 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,826 $ | 1,135 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 433 $ | 365 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 35.31 % | 10.19 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25.2 $ | 24.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.03 $ | 6.94 $ |
| Haircut | 10.3 $ | 7.95 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 110 $ | 75.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 80.5 $ | 50.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 195 $ | 535 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,474 $ | 10,815 $ |