Rio de Janeiro vs Cape Town

Cost of living comparison — which city stretches your money further?

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Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

50cost index

Rio de Janeiro is 50% cheaper than the US average.

Cape Town

South Africa

51cost index

Cape Town is 49% cheaper than the US average.

Price Difference

2.0%

Cape Town is 2.0% pricier than Rio de Janeiro

Salary Equivalent

0.98x

$1,000 in Cape Town = $980 in Rio de Janeiro

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