Rio de Janeiro vs Santiago Cost of Living
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) · Overall index 34.8 — Santiago (Chile) · Overall index 43.3
Summary
- Overall, Santiago is 24% more expensive than Rio de Janeiro.
- Rent in Santiago is 29% more expensive than in Rio de Janeiro.
- Telecom in Santiago is 26% more expensive than in Rio de Janeiro.
| Item | Rio de Janeiro | Santiago | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +29% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,094 | $1,364 | +25% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $716 | $986 | +38% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,097 | $2,591 | +24% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,336 | $1,757 | +32% |
| Groceries | +23% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.56 | $0.65 | +16% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.68 | $2.09 | +24% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.23 | $2.63 | +18% |
| Eggs (12) | $1.92 | $2.65 | +38% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $5.66 | $7.53 | +33% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $5.69 | $7.22 | +27% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $7.82 | $10.8 | +38% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.48 | $2.77 | +12% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.91 | $1.22 | +34% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.17 | $2.76 | +27% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.69 | $3.31 | +23% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.41 | $1.59 | +13% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.37 | $1.44 | +5% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.03 | $1.48 | +44% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.13 | $1.18 | +4% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $6.11 | $7.59 | +24% |
| Transport | +23% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.85 | $1.3 | +53% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $45.1 | $49.5 | +10% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.45 | $1.61 | +11% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.76 | $0.88 | +16% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.33 | $0.41 | +24% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $9,328 | $11,657 | +25% |
| Dining out | +24% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $9.25 | $10.4 | +12% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $43.7 | $50 | +14% |
| Fast food combo meal | $4.67 | $5.43 | +16% |
| Cappuccino | $2.15 | $2.65 | +23% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.88 | $1.38 | +57% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $2.63 | $3.8 | +44% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.39 | $4.26 | +26% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.87 | $0.92 | +6% |
| Telecom | +26% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $29.5 | $32.9 | +12% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $30.7 | $38.1 | +24% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.15 | $0.18 | +20% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $7.03 | $10.2 | +45% |
| Utilities & household | +21% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $81 | $93.7 | +16% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.11 | $0.13 | +18% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $1.96 | $2.43 | +24% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.64 | $0.73 | +14% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $10.3 | $13.3 | +29% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $34.8 | $42.6 | +22% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $7.42 | $8.81 | +19% |
| Men's haircut | $14.1 | $16.3 | +16% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $10.2 | $12.1 | +19% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $871 | $1,171 | +34% |
3,189 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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