Cost of Living in Rio de Janeiro
Summary of cost of living in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,204.0$ (11,606.1R$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 610.7$ (3,215.8R$), excluding rent.
- Rio de Janeiro is 48.9% less expensive than Austin (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Rio de Janeiro is, on average, 73.5% lower than in Austin.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 40.00 R$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 200.00 R$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 35.00 R$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 12.00 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 18.00 R$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 11.44 R$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 7.67 R$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 5.00 R$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 5.98 R$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 8.93 R$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 3.25 R$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 10.76 R$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 20.85 R$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 9.56 R$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 20.70 R$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 6.04 R$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 3.88 R$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3.95 R$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 3.77 R$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 3.05 R$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 2.70 R$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 3.61 R$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 3.25 R$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 40.00 R$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 6.65 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 13.15 R$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 13.38 R$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 5.00 R$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 282.00 R$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 6.10 R$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 6.44 R$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 45.99 R$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 6.07 R$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 118,890.00 R$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 161,201.18 R$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 579.49 R$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 60.08 R$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 105.15 R$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 146.10 R$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 156.11 R$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 40.00 R$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 2,884.42 R$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 64,444.44 R$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 231.11 R$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 228.06 R$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 405.45 R$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 329.53 R$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,335.71 R$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,828.70 R$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 5,554.29 R$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 3,296.36 R$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,322.63 R$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 620.05 R$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,571.16 R$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.05 | |
Prices in Rio de Janeiro
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Last update: 19 February 2026
Last update: 19 February 2026
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