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 2,039.7$ (11,317.8R$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 583.3$ (3,236.4R$), excluding rent.
- Rio de Janeiro is 69.3% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Rio de Janeiro is, on average, 89.2% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 7.21 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 36.04 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 6.31 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 1.80 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.70 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.95 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.31 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.88 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.31 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.58 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.66 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 1.98 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.62 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 1.62 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 3.67 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.07 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.72 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.67 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.70 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.58 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.51 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.66 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.59 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.21 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.24 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.09 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 1.98 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.26 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 39.14 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 1.10 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.16 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 7.61 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 4.14 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 20,544.45 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,557.34 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 102.82 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 12.08 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 18.86 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25.97 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 24.15 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 6.49 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 546.11 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 11,617.41 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 45.14 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 41.75 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 75.84 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 61.10 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 437.53 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 330.89 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 850.05 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 578.96 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 183.99 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 107.43 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 438.25 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 11.33 |
Prices in Rio de Janeiro
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Last update: 11 June 2025
Last update: 11 June 2025
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