Cost of Living in Rio de Janeiro
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Summary of cost of living in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are €1,968.5 (R$11,496.1), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are €548.5 (R$3,203.0), excluding rent.
- Rio de Janeiro is 48.6% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Rio de Janeiro is, on average, 59.6% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | €5.99 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | €34.25 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | €6.51 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | €2.05 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €3.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | €2.11 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | €1.29 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | €0.83 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | €1.02 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | €1.45 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | €0.53 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | €1.93 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | €3.69 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | €1.68 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | €3.60 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | €1.03 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | €0.67 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | €0.66 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | €0.64 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | €0.50 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | €0.41 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | €0.58 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | €0.54 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €6.85 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | €1.07 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €2.16 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | €2.55 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | €0.86 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | €43.66 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | €1.03 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | €1.15 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | €7.87 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | €1.07 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | €20,357.51 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | €27,882.84 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | €107.11 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | €10.46 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | €18.29 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | €25.01 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | €26.45 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | €6.85 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | €493.90 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | €11,529.47 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | €39.91 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | €38.81 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | €63.89 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | €54.38 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €640.40 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €346.82 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €947.76 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €560.95 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | €262.87 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | €109.03 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €473.51 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.69 | |
Prices in Rio de Janeiro
This city had 1189 entries in the past 12 months by 95 different contributors.
Last update: 16 May 2026
Last update: 16 May 2026
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Everything is too expensive here. Apartments that are not in favellas cost at least 4.000-5.000 BRL per month, including rent and condominio. And trust me, it would be relatively poor areas still. The rest, such as food, is almost the same as in Sao Paulo. However, restaurants and healthcare can be costly.
If you want to move to Rio and safety is not a concern, you'd need at least 5.000 just to make your ends meet. If you want a comfortable regular life, do not expect the sum be less than 10.000 (6.000 for rent, 2.500 for food, 1.500 for transport like Uber and occasional purchases).
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