Rio de Janeiro vs Vancouver Cost of Living
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) · Overall index 34.8 — Vancouver (Canada) · Overall index 67.8
Summary
- Overall, Vancouver is 95% more expensive than Rio de Janeiro.
- Transport in Vancouver is 113% more expensive than in Rio de Janeiro.
- Dining out in Vancouver is 102% more expensive than in Rio de Janeiro.
| Item | Rio de Janeiro | Vancouver | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +94% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,094 | $2,238 | +105% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $716 | $1,452 | +103% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,097 | $3,668 | +75% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,336 | $2,620 | +96% |
| Groceries | +91% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.56 | $1.13 | +102% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.68 | $3.03 | +80% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.23 | $4.07 | +83% |
| Eggs (12) | $1.92 | $3.5 | +82% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $5.66 | $12.4 | +119% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $5.69 | $11.4 | +100% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $7.82 | $15.3 | +96% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.48 | $4.33 | +75% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.91 | $1.87 | +105% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.17 | $3.85 | +77% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.69 | $4.99 | +86% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.41 | $2.7 | +91% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.37 | $2.44 | +78% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.03 | $2.27 | +120% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.13 | $1.83 | +62% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $6.11 | $12.8 | +109% |
| Transport | +113% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.85 | $2.09 | +146% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $45.1 | $103 | +128% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.45 | $2.83 | +95% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.76 | $1.43 | +88% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.33 | $0.7 | +112% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $9,328 | $20,323 | +118% |
| Dining out | +102% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $9.25 | $18.3 | +98% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $43.7 | $96.1 | +120% |
| Fast food combo meal | $4.67 | $8.11 | +74% |
| Cappuccino | $2.15 | $4.64 | +116% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.88 | $1.84 | +109% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $2.63 | $6.06 | +130% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.39 | $6.37 | +88% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.87 | $1.63 | +87% |
| Telecom | +85% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $29.5 | $47.5 | +61% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $30.7 | $62.1 | +102% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.15 | $0.28 | +87% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $7.03 | $13.4 | +91% |
| Utilities & household | +93% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $81 | $156 | +93% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.11 | $0.19 | +73% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $1.96 | $4.27 | +118% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.64 | $1.21 | +89% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $10.3 | $18 | +75% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $34.8 | $74.4 | +114% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $7.42 | $13.6 | +83% |
| Men's haircut | $14.1 | $25.1 | +78% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $10.2 | $22.4 | +120% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $871 | $1,656 | +90% |
3,065 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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