Cost of living in Rio Grande is 32% higher than in Portsmouth (without rent).
Rent in Rio Grande is 58% more expensive than in Portsmouth.
Cost of living including rent in Rio Grande is 45% higher than in Portsmouth.
Food in Rio Grande is 40% more expensive than in Portsmouth.
Transport in Rio Grande is 17% cheaper than in Portsmouth.
| Rio Grande | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Rio Grande | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
18.3 $ | 5.58 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 79.9 $ | 55.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.2 $ | 6.69 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.39 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.93 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2 $ | 2.21 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.83 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.27 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.73 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.86 $ | 6.64 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.1 $ | 5.56 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.7 $ | 9.62 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.64 $ | 7.41 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.32 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.7 $ | 4.05 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.43 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.76 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.26 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.89 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 16 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.39 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10.9 $ | 7.44 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.47 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 50.9 $ | 32.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.98 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 20.9 $ | 33.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 61.4 $ | 42 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.8 $ | 5.45 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 7.35 $ | 3.67 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.87 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.64 $ | 1.4 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
150 $ | 85.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
230 $ | 130 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
66 $ | 65 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 633 $ | 401 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,322 $ | 849 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 798 $ | 429 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,734 $ | 1,008 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,648 $ | 1,244 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,882 $ | 964 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,965 $ | 628 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.72 % | 7.65 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.7 $ | 36.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.9 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Haircut | 17.7 $ | 6.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 83.6 $ | 55.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 44.6 $ | 55 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 606 $ | 111 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,768 $ | 3,308 $ |