Cost of Living Comparison Between Rio de Janeiro and Da Nang Cost of Living Comparison Between Rio de Janeiro and Da Nang

๐Ÿ˜ Solo nomad: Rio de Janeiro is 42.4% more expensive than Da Nang without rent, and 35.9% more expensive with rent.
๐Ÿ˜ Family of 3: Rio de Janeiro is 37.2% more expensive than Da Nang without rent, and 37.9% more expensive with rent.
Currency
๐Ÿฝ Eating Out
Rio de Janeiro
Da Nang
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$7.1 R$39.4
$1.89 โ‚ซ49.2K
275.66%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$35.72 R$198
$18.99 โ‚ซ494K
88.10%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$6.47 R$35.9
$4.78 โ‚ซ124.4K
35.36%
Cappuccino
$1.98 R$10.97
$1.61 โ‚ซ42K
22.98%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.31 R$7.28
$0.49 โ‚ซ12.9K
167.35%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.9 R$4.97
$0.29 โ‚ซ7,535
210.34%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.82 R$10.08
$1.07 โ‚ซ27.9K
70.09%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.72 R$15.11
$1.61 โ‚ซ42K
68.94%
๐Ÿ›’ Groceries & Markets
Rio de Janeiro
Da Nang
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.12 R$6.19
$1.43 โ‚ซ37.3K
-21.68%
White Bread (500g)
$1.71 R$9.48
$0.95 โ‚ซ24.8K
80.00%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.41 R$7.82
$1.17 โ‚ซ30.5K
20.51%
Eggs
$2.04 R$11.32
$1.43 โ‚ซ37.2K
42.66%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$7.84 R$43.53
$12.45 โ‚ซ323.9K
-37.03%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.63 R$20.17
$3.65 โ‚ซ95K
-0.55%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.25 R$45.78
$9.7 โ‚ซ252.4K
-14.95%
Apples (1kg)
$2.39 R$13.25
$2.64 โ‚ซ68.6K
-9.47%
Banana (1kg)
$1.55 R$8.58
$0.94 โ‚ซ24.4K
64.89%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.47 R$8.15
$1.13 โ‚ซ29.4K
30.09%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.52 R$8.43
$1.05 โ‚ซ27.4K
44.76%
Potato (1kg)
$1.29 R$7.17
$1.14 โ‚ซ29.6K
13.16%
Onion (1kg)
$1.16 R$6.45
$1.15 โ‚ซ29.9K
0.87%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.63 R$3.5
$0.99 โ‚ซ25.7K
-36.36%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.61 R$3.41
$0.48 โ‚ซ12.4K
27.08%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.95 R$10.8
$1.36 โ‚ซ35.3K
43.38%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.34 R$40.77
$7.4 โ‚ซ192.5K
-0.81%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.26 R$7
$0.82 โ‚ซ21.3K
53.66%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.1 R$11.67
$1.57 โ‚ซ40.9K
33.76%
๐ŸšŒ Getting Around
Rio de Janeiro
Da Nang
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.3 R$7.2
$0.34 โ‚ซ8,916
282.35%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$38.57 R$214
$3.79 โ‚ซ98.7K
917.68%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.13 R$6.28
$0.82 โ‚ซ21.4K
37.80%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.69 R$3.85
$0.69 โ‚ซ18K
-
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$7.8 R$43.29
$11.74 โ‚ซ305.4K
-33.56%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.06 R$5.87
$0.9 โ‚ซ23.4K
17.78%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$20.5K R$113.5K
$27.3K โ‚ซ711.4M
-25.19%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$27.6K R$153.4K
$28.7K โ‚ซ748M
-3.85%
๐Ÿงพ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Rio de Janeiro
Da Nang
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$103 R$574
$74.7 โ‚ซ1.9M
38.48%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$11.89 R$66
$5.88 โ‚ซ153K
102.21%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$18.63 R$103
$8.09 โ‚ซ210.5K
130.28%
๐ŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Rio de Janeiro
Da Nang
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$25.89 R$144
$20.27 โ‚ซ527.3K
27.73%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$23.74 R$132
$7.45 โ‚ซ193.8K
218.66%
Cinema Ticket
$6.57 R$36.47
$3.01 โ‚ซ78.3K
118.27%
๐Ÿงธ Childcare & Education
Rio de Janeiro
Da Nang
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$540 R$2,995
$153 โ‚ซ4M
252.70%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$11.8K R$65.3K
$12.6K โ‚ซ329.1M
-6.99%
๐Ÿ‘•๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Rio de Janeiro
Da Nang
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$45.33 R$252
$39.58 โ‚ซ1M
14.53%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$41.71 R$231
$25.43 โ‚ซ661.7K
64.02%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$74.9 R$415
$52.1 โ‚ซ1.4M
43.64%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$60.1 R$334
$75.4 โ‚ซ2M
-20.26%
๐Ÿ  Accommodation & Living
Rio de Janeiro
Da Nang
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$446 R$2,475
$354 โ‚ซ9.2M
26.05%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$333 R$1,846
$243 โ‚ซ6.3M
36.86%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$861 R$4,780
$721 โ‚ซ18.8M
19.41%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$573 R$3,182
$459 โ‚ซ11.9M
24.86%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,021 R$11.2K
$2,743 โ‚ซ71.4M
-26.33%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,183 R$6,568
$1,152 โ‚ซ30M
2.67%
๐Ÿ’ต Salaries & Financials
Rio de Janeiro
Da Nang
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$452 R$2,509
$454 โ‚ซ11.8M
-0.35%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
11.33
10.67
6.19%

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Last update for Rio de Janeiro: October 29, 2025

Last update for Da Nang: October 29, 2025

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