Cost of Living Comparison Between Moscow and Rio de Janeiro 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Rio de Janeiro is 29.0% lower than in Moscow (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Rio de Janeiro is 40.8% lower than in Moscow | |
| Rent Prices in Rio de Janeiro are 61.9% lower than in Moscow | |
| Restaurant Prices in Rio de Janeiro are 31.7% lower than in Moscow | |
| Groceries Prices in Rio de Janeiro are 20.6% lower than in Moscow | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Rio de Janeiro is 53.0% lower than in Moscow | |
Restaurants | Moscow Edit |
Rio de Janeiro Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
1,000.00 руб (66.17 R$) |
604.49 руб (40.00 R$) |
-39.6 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
4,500.00 руб (297.77 R$) |
3,022.44 руб (200.00 R$) |
-32.8 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
550.00 руб (36.39 R$) |
528.93 руб (35.00 R$) |
-3.8 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
400.00 руб (26.47 R$) |
181.35 руб (12.00 R$) |
-54.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
350.00 руб (23.16 R$) |
272.02 руб (18.00 R$) |
-22.3 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
288.57 руб (19.10 R$) |
172.85 руб (11.44 R$) |
-40.1 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
115.32 руб (7.63 R$) |
115.86 руб (7.67 R$) |
+0.5 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
62.65 руб (4.15 R$) |
75.56 руб (5.00 R$) |
+20.6 % |
Markets | Moscow Edit |
Rio de Janeiro Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
100.42 руб (6.65 R$) |
90.34 руб (5.98 R$) |
-10.0 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
71.03 руб (4.70 R$) |
134.89 руб (8.93 R$) |
+89.9 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
63.13 руб (4.18 R$) |
49.08 руб (3.25 R$) |
-22.3 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
139.43 руб (9.23 R$) |
162.57 руб (10.76 R$) |
+16.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
491.29 руб (32.51 R$) |
315.03 руб (20.85 R$) |
-35.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
222.13 руб (14.70 R$) |
144.52 руб (9.56 R$) |
-34.9 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
496.98 руб (32.89 R$) |
312.80 руб (20.70 R$) |
-37.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
75.15 руб (4.97 R$) |
91.29 руб (6.04 R$) |
+21.5 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
68.17 руб (4.51 R$) |
58.68 руб (3.88 R$) |
-13.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
72.62 руб (4.81 R$) |
59.68 руб (3.95 R$) |
-17.8 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
123.23 руб (8.15 R$) |
57.03 руб (3.77 R$) |
-53.7 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
30.07 руб (1.99 R$) |
46.07 руб (3.05 R$) |
+53.2 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
24.14 руб (1.60 R$) |
40.76 руб (2.70 R$) |
+68.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
117.77 руб (7.79 R$) |
54.62 руб (3.61 R$) |
-53.6 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
64.46 руб (4.27 R$) |
49.05 руб (3.25 R$) |
-23.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
800.00 руб (52.94 R$) |
604.49 руб (40.00 R$) |
-24.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
96.47 руб (6.38 R$) |
100.51 руб (6.65 R$) |
+4.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
191.57 руб (12.68 R$) |
198.73 руб (13.15 R$) |
+3.7 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
250.00 руб (16.54 R$) |
202.13 руб (13.38 R$) |
-19.1 % |
Transportation | Moscow Edit |
Rio de Janeiro Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
75.00 руб (4.96 R$) |
75.56 руб (5.00 R$) |
+0.7 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
3,244.50 руб (214.69 R$) |
4,261.65 руб (282.00 R$) |
+31.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
209.50 руб (13.86 R$) |
92.18 руб (6.10 R$) |
-56.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
72.42 руб (4.79 R$) |
97.28 руб (6.44 R$) |
+34.3 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
780.00 руб (51.61 R$) |
695.01 руб (45.99 R$) |
-10.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
67.23 руб (4.45 R$) |
91.80 руб (6.07 R$) |
+36.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
3,000,000.00 руб (198,514.81 R$) |
1,796,692.17 руб (118,890.00 R$) |
-40.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
2,835,117.65 руб (187,604.28 R$) |
2,436,108.10 руб (161,201.18 R$) |
-14.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Moscow Edit |
Rio de Janeiro Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
13,720.89 руб (907.93 R$) |
8,757.32 руб (579.49 R$) |
-36.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
694.97 руб (45.99 R$) |
907.89 руб (60.08 R$) |
+30.6 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
713.38 руб (47.21 R$) |
1,589.11 руб (105.15 R$) |
+122.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Moscow Edit |
Rio de Janeiro Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
3,566.05 руб (235.97 R$) |
2,207.82 руб (146.10 R$) |
-38.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
3,105.45 руб (205.49 R$) |
2,359.19 руб (156.11 R$) |
-24.0 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
610.00 руб (40.36 R$) |
604.49 руб (40.00 R$) |
-0.9 % |
Childcare | Moscow Edit |
Rio de Janeiro Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
52,352.94 руб (3,464.28 R$) |
43,589.95 руб (2,884.42 R$) |
-16.7 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
1,598,288.40 руб (105,761.30 R$) |
973,898.80 руб (64,444.44 R$) |
-39.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Moscow Edit |
Rio de Janeiro Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
7,139.80 руб (472.45 R$) |
3,492.60 руб (231.11 R$) |
-51.1 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
4,486.96 руб (296.91 R$) |
3,446.53 руб (228.06 R$) |
-23.2 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
11,303.57 руб (747.98 R$) |
6,127.32 руб (405.45 R$) |
-45.8 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
13,636.36 руб (902.34 R$) |
4,979.97 руб (329.53 R$) |
-63.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Moscow Edit |
Rio de Janeiro Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
114,516.13 руб (7,577.72 R$) |
50,410.06 руб (3,335.71 R$) |
-56.0 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
63,076.92 руб (4,173.90 R$) |
27,635.66 руб (1,828.70 R$) |
-56.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
255,384.62 руб (16,899.21 R$) |
83,937.60 руб (5,554.29 R$) |
-67.1 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
122,333.33 руб (8,094.99 R$) |
49,815.38 руб (3,296.36 R$) |
-59.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Moscow Edit |
Rio de Janeiro Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
84,878.89 руб (5,616.57 R$) |
19,987.86 руб (1,322.63 R$) |
-76.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
33,726.97 руб (2,231.77 R$) |
9,370.32 руб (620.05 R$) |
-72.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Moscow Edit |
Rio de Janeiro Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
139,741.86 руб (9,246.94 R$) |
38,855.90 руб (2,571.16 R$) |
-72.2 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 22.02 | 11.05 | -49.8 % |
| Last update: | 7 March 2026 | 19 February 2026 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 433 | 79 | |
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