Contrariando o que dizem, viver em Miami sai mais caro que no Rio

Fonte: http://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living

Cost of living comparison between Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Miami, United States

Food			35%
Food in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 35% cheaper than in Miami (United States)
Daily menu in the business district	R$ 26 ($10)	$15	32%
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar)	R$ 20 ($8)	$7	9%
1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast	R$ 6 ($2.50)	$4.77	48%
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk	R$ 3.18($1.23)	$1.60	23%
12 eggs, large	R$ 4.47($1.74)	$2.60	33%
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes	R$ 4.75($1.85)	$3.91	53%
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese	R$ 12 ($4.58)	$5.96	23%
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples	R$ 4.71($1.83)	$3.82	52%
2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes	R$ 2.82($1.10)	$2.61	58%
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket	R$ 3.31($1.29)	$3.17	59%
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality	R$ 34 ($13)	$15	10%
2 liters of Coca-Cola	R$ 4.71($1.83)	$1.69	8%
Bread for 2 people for 1 day	R$ 3.03($1.18)	$2.11	44%
Housing			6%
Housing in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 6% cheaper than in Miami (United States)
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area	R$ 5,201($2,020)	$2,000	1%
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat	R$ 407 ($158)	$171	8%
Internet 8MB (1 month)	R$ 102 ($40)	$48	18%
40” flat screen TV	R$ 1,794($697)	$415	68%
Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt	R$ 374 ($145)	$113	28%
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.)	R$ 13 ($5.19)	$8	36%
Hourly rate for cleaning help	R$ 24 ($9)	$21	56%
Clothes			55%
Clothes in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 55% more expensive than in Miami (United States)
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar)	R$ 205 ($80)	$39	104%
1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...)	R$ 153 ($59)	$38	57%
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or similar)	R$ 349 ($135)	$94	44%
1 pair of leather business shoes	R$ 244 ($95)	$94	1%
Transportation			5%
Transportation in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 5% more expensive than inMiami (United States)
Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new	R$ 53,646($20,835)	$23,909	13%
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas	R$ 3.15($1.23)	$0.95	29%
Monthly ticket public transport	R$ 170 ($66)	$55	19%
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles)	R$ 33 ($13)	$23	45%
Personal Care			28%
Personal Care in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 28% cheaper than in Miami (United States)
Medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...)	R$ 16 ($6)	$9	29%
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...)	R$ 16 ($6)	$7	9%
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.)	R$ 10 ($3.75)	$3.71	1%
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.)	R$ 9 ($3.57)	$4.64	23%
4 rolls of toilet paper	R$ 4.93($1.92)	$3.09	38%
Tube of toothpaste	R$ 3.77($1.46)	$3.16	54%
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city	R$ 25 ($10)	$20	52%
Entertainment			26%
Entertainment in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 26% cheaper than in Miami (United States)
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub	R$ 84 ($33)	$46	30%
2 tickets to the movies	R$ 43 ($17)	$24	29%
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats)	R$ 257 ($100)	$338	70%
Dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert	R$ 194 ($75)	$108	30%
1 cocktail drink in downtown club	R$ 19 ($8)	$13	41%
Capuccino in expat area of the city	R$ 7 ($2.79)	$4.30	35%
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.)	R$ 8 ($3.24)	$5.82	44%
iPod nano 16GB	R$ 810 ($315)	$140	125%
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans)	R$ 1.68($0.65)	$0.92	29%
1 month of gym membership in business district	R$ 161 ($62)	$52	20%
1 package of Marlboro cigarretes	R$ 6 ($2.41)	$5.89	59%
TOTAL			14%