Brasília vs Rio de Janeiro Cost of Living
Brasília (Brazil) · Overall index 32.2 — Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) · Overall index 34.8
Summary
- Overall, Rio de Janeiro is 8% more expensive than Brasília.
- Rent in Rio de Janeiro is 19% more expensive than in Brasília.
- Dining out in Rio de Janeiro is 13% more expensive than in Brasília.
| Item | Brasília | Rio de Janeiro | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +19% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $976 | $1,094 | +12% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $562 | $716 | +27% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,892 | $2,097 | +11% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,038 | $1,336 | +29% |
| Groceries | +5% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.53 | $0.56 | +6% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.86 | $1.68 | -10% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.36 | $2.23 | -6% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.17 | $1.92 | -12% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $5.29 | $5.66 | +7% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $4.96 | $5.69 | +15% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $8.71 | $7.82 | -10% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.27 | $2.48 | +9% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.82 | $0.91 | +11% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $1.78 | $2.17 | +22% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.51 | $2.69 | +7% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.12 | $1.41 | +26% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.13 | $1.37 | +21% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.12 | $1.03 | -8% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.98 | $1.13 | +15% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $6.36 | $6.11 | -4% |
| Transport | +7% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.85 | $0.85 | 0% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $38.4 | $45.1 | +17% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.33 | $1.45 | +9% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.7 | $0.76 | +9% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.3 | $0.33 | +10% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $9,484 | $9,328 | -2% |
| Dining out | +13% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $7.31 | $9.25 | +27% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $37.4 | $43.7 | +17% |
| Fast food combo meal | $4.33 | $4.67 | +8% |
| Cappuccino | $1.85 | $2.15 | +16% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.93 | $0.88 | -5% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $2.67 | $2.63 | -1% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.64 | $3.39 | +28% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.77 | $0.87 | +13% |
| Telecom | -6% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $31.2 | $29.5 | -5% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $29.7 | $30.7 | +3% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.16 | $0.15 | -6% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $8.16 | $7.03 | -14% |
| Utilities & household | +8% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $68.5 | $81 | +18% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.1 | $0.11 | +10% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $1.76 | $1.96 | +11% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.62 | $0.64 | +3% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $8.64 | $10.3 | +19% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $33.5 | $34.8 | +4% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $6.14 | $7.42 | +21% |
| Men's haircut | $14.2 | $14.1 | -1% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $11.3 | $10.2 | -10% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $846 | $871 | +3% |
2,954 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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