Cost of living in Rio de Janeiro is very similar to Buenos Aires (without rent).
Rent in Rio de Janeiro is 11% more expensive than in Buenos Aires.
Cost of living including rent in Rio de Janeiro is 5% higher than in Buenos Aires.
Food in Rio de Janeiro is 26% cheaper than in Buenos Aires.
Transport in Rio de Janeiro is 139% more expensive than in Buenos Aires.
| Rio de Janeiro | Buenos Aires | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Rio de Janeiro | Buenos Aires | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.12 $ | 9.98 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 32.9 $ | 40 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.61 $ | 7.03 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.86 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.28 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.16 $ | 1.43 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.05 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.37 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.12 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.03 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.85 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.45 $ | 5.81 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.19 $ | 7.42 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.23 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.57 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.23 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.25 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.21 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.37 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.84 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.3 $ | 4.65 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.21 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.85 $ | 1.98 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.13 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 53.5 $ | 8.04 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.06 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.71 $ | 7.36 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 61.4 $ | 27.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.04 $ | 9.32 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.23 $ | 5.11 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.03 $ | 3.86 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.95 $ | 3.04 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
71.6 $ | 34.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
110 $ | 54.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
19.8 $ | 22.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 318 $ | 322 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 581 $ | 679 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 506 $ | 433 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 850 $ | 982 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,041 $ | 2,462 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,135 $ | 1,826 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 365 $ | 433 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.19 % | 35.31 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 24.8 $ | 25.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.94 $ | 5.03 $ |
| Haircut | 7.95 $ | 10.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 75.3 $ | 110 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 50.2 $ | 80.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 535 $ | 195 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,815 $ | 4,474 $ |