Cost of Living in Rio de Janeiro
Prices in Rio de Janeiro (First-Level Administrative Unit in Brazil)
Top cities by number of contributors:
Rio de Janeiro - 95 contributors in the past 12 months
Niteroi - 9 contributors
Macaé - 8 contributors
Petropolis - 6 contributors
Nova Friburgo - 5 contributors
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | R$37.72 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | R$170.64 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | R$39.35 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | R$10.80 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | R$16.26 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | R$11.08 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | R$7.17 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | R$4.18 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | R$5.94 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | R$8.57 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | R$3.03 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | R$11.24 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | R$23.00 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | R$9.59 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | R$20.47 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | R$5.97 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | R$3.69 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | R$3.58 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | R$4.08 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | R$3.07 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | R$2.69 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | R$3.37 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | R$3.41 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | R$40.84 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | R$6.33 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | R$10.88 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | R$12.46 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | R$5.30 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | R$233.56 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | R$6.45 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | R$7.54 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | R$43.56 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | R$6.43 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | R$115,529.44 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | R$169,226.79 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | R$472.66 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | R$66.57 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | R$108.27 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | R$142.73 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | R$153.62 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | R$40.27 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | R$2,221.89 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | R$53,928.57 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | R$232.14 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | R$215.93 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | R$424.97 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | R$360.39 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | R$2,481.08 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | R$1,524.62 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | R$4,362.82 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | R$2,701.82 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | R$1,054.22 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | R$617.27 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | R$2,888.50 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.38 | |
Over the last 12 months, 1116 data points were contributed by 255 people of this region.
Last update: 19 October 2026
Figures represent aggregated data from all cities within this administrative unit.
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