Niteroi, Brazil, Brazil — cost of living
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Niteroi, Brazil

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About Niteroi, Brazil

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$457
R$2,287.36
Family of 4 / mo
$1,145
R$5,725.51
Avg salary (after tax)
$901
R$4,503.37

Niterói is a municipality in the state of Rio de Janeiro, in the southeast region of Brazil. It lies across Guanabara Bay, facing the city of Rio de Janeiro and forming part of the Rio de Janeiro Metropolitan Area. It was the capital of Rio de Janeiro, as marked by its golden mural crown, from 1834 to 1894 and again from 1903 to 1975. It has an estimated population of 515,317 inhabitants (2020) and an area of 129.375 km2 (49.952 sq mi), making it the fifth most populous city in the state. It has the highest Human Development Index in the state and the seventh highest among Brazil's municipalities in 2010. Individually, it is the municipality with the second highest average monthly household income per capita in Brazil and appears in 13th place among the municipalities of the country according to social indicators related to education. The city has the nicknames of Cidade Sorriso.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

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Fashion

  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $419.41
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $152.27
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $200.15
  • Men's Dress ShoesUSD $350.39

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $1.48
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $4,503

Food - Beverages

  • CappuccinoUSD $9.01
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $6.5
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $11.72
  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $6.16
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $3.25

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $32.65
  • Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $195.21
  • Fast Food ComboUSD $39.15

Food - Grocery

  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $25.63
  • Beef Round (1 kg)USD $53.5
  • Apples (1 kg)USD $9.39
  • Bananas (1 kg)USD $6.41
  • Oranges (1 kg)USD $5.81
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $10.88
  • Potatoes (1 kg)USD $5.36
  • Onions (1 kg)USD $6.41
  • Lettuce (1 Head)USD $2.91
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $3.66
  • Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $45.65
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $10.43
  • White Rice (1 kg)USD $6.41
  • Dozen EggsUSD $11.58
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $48.88
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $15.5
  • Milk (1 litre)USD $6.57

Housing

  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $3,829
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $2,741
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $1,031
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $666.98
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $2,001
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $1,218

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $163.71
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $2,056
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $137.03
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $33.93
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $38,289

Transportation

  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $64.62
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $179,089
  • One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $5.28
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $10.3
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $356.35
  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $8.94
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $117,479

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $114.2
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $407.35

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