La Paz vs Rio de Janeiro Cost of Living
La Paz (Bolivia) · Overall index 24.7 — Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) · Overall index 34.8
Summary
- Overall, Rio de Janeiro is 41% more expensive than La Paz.
- Rent in Rio de Janeiro is 67% more expensive than in La Paz.
- Dining out in Rio de Janeiro is 45% more expensive than in La Paz.
| Item | La Paz | Rio de Janeiro | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +67% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $582 | $1,094 | +88% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $470 | $716 | +52% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,317 | $2,097 | +59% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $763 | $1,336 | +75% |
| Groceries | +35% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.45 | $0.56 | +24% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.44 | $1.68 | +17% |
| Rice (1kg) | $1.48 | $2.23 | +51% |
| Eggs (12) | $1.5 | $1.92 | +28% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $4.7 | $5.66 | +20% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $3.78 | $5.69 | +51% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $6.44 | $7.82 | +21% |
| Apples (1kg) | $1.63 | $2.48 | +52% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.62 | $0.91 | +47% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $1.51 | $2.17 | +44% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $1.96 | $2.69 | +37% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.01 | $1.41 | +40% |
| Onions (1kg) | $0.91 | $1.37 | +51% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $0.82 | $1.03 | +26% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.74 | $1.13 | +53% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $5.47 | $6.11 | +12% |
| Transport | +42% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.62 | $0.85 | +37% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $28 | $45.1 | +61% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1 | $1.45 | +45% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.48 | $0.76 | +58% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.26 | $0.33 | +27% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $7,058 | $9,328 | +32% |
| Dining out | +45% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $6.64 | $9.25 | +39% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $34.8 | $43.7 | +26% |
| Fast food combo meal | $3.21 | $4.67 | +45% |
| Cappuccino | $1.33 | $2.15 | +62% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.68 | $0.88 | +29% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $1.84 | $2.63 | +43% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.05 | $3.39 | +65% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.59 | $0.87 | +47% |
| Telecom | +13% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $27.5 | $29.5 | +7% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $25.3 | $30.7 | +21% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.15 | $0.15 | 0% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $5.63 | $7.03 | +25% |
| Utilities & household | +41% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $51.2 | $81 | +58% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.06 | $0.11 | +83% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $1.42 | $1.96 | +38% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.44 | $0.64 | +45% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $7.62 | $10.3 | +35% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $24.3 | $34.8 | +43% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $4.68 | $7.42 | +59% |
| Men's haircut | $10.5 | $14.1 | +34% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $8.94 | $10.2 | +14% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $747 | $871 | +17% |
3,147 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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