Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, Brazil — cost of living
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Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

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About Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$558
R$2,787.81
Family of 4 / mo
$1,396
R$6,978.21
Avg salary (after tax)
$511
R$2,555.07

Rio de Janeiro, also known simply as Rio, is the capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro. It is the second-most-populous city in Brazil after São Paulo and the sixth-most-populous city in the Americas.

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

Cost breakdown by category

Cost breakdown

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Fashion

  • Men's Dress ShoesUSD $401.8
  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $448.94
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $291.6
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $298.64

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $1.67
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $2,555

Food - Beverages

  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $19.58
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $13.07
  • CappuccinoUSD $10.77
  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $7.59
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $5.22

Food - Dining

  • Fast Food ComboUSD $45.65
  • Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $221.9
  • Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $45.65

Food - Grocery

  • Milk (1 litre)USD $7.13
  • Lettuce (1 Head)USD $4
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $3.79
  • Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $58.73
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $13.07
  • White Rice (1 kg)USD $8.34
  • Dozen EggsUSD $12.73
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $55.88
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $23.84
  • Beef Round (1 kg)USD $59.16
  • Apples (1 kg)USD $11.92
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $20.27
  • Bananas (1 kg)USD $8.2
  • Oranges (1 kg)USD $7.15
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $12.07
  • Potatoes (1 kg)USD $7.75
  • Onions (1 kg)USD $7

Housing

  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $5,205
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $3,663
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $1,334
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $825.82
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $2,530
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $1,610

Leisure

  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $256.71
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $3,316
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $38,376
  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $181.19
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $45.65

Transportation

  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $78.3
  • One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $6.5
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $328.92
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $7.86
  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $10.63
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $117,479
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $179,820

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $142.85
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $653.77

Costs reflect a typical lifestyle in each place, excluding rent unless stated. Numbers are a starting point — always cross-check before big decisions.

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How we calculate these numbers

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