Cost of living in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Summary of cost of living in Rio de Janeiro

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: R$ 13,695
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: R$ 6,751
  • Rio de Janeiro is the 3rd most expensive city in Brazil (3 out of 11)
  • Cost of living in Rio de Janeiro is more expensive than in 65% of cities in Latin America (13 out of 34)
  • Cost of living in Rio de Janeiro is cheaper than in 75% of cities in the World (158 out of 210)

List of prices in Rio de Janeiro
Current as of Oct 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district R$ 39
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) R$ 33
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast R$ 10
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk R$ 5.64
12 eggs, large R$ 12
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes R$ 8
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese R$ 25
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples R$ 9
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes R$ 5.81
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket R$ 5.61
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality R$ 45
2 liters of coca-cola R$ 9
Bread for 2 people for 1 day R$ 4.71
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area R$ 5,118
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area R$ 3,305
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat R$ 664
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area R$ 3,900
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area R$ 2,101
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio R$ 884
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) R$ 93
40” flat screen tv R$ 2,127
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) R$ 885
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) R$ 27
Hourly rate for cleaning help R$ 25
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) R$ 285
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) R$ 259
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) R$ 424
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes R$ 290
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new R$ 93,255
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas R$ 5.47
Monthly ticket public transport R$ 263
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) R$ 48
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) R$ 17
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) R$ 52
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) R$ 245
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) R$ 25
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) R$ 15
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) R$ 20
4 rolls of toilet paper R$ 7
Tube of toothpaste R$ 6
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city R$ 64
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub R$ 131
2 tickets to the movies R$ 64
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) R$ 285
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert R$ 196
1 cocktail drink in downtown club R$ 31
Cappuccino in expat area of the city R$ 16
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) R$ 12
Ipad wi-fi 128gb R$ 3,995
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) R$ 1.29
1 month of gym membership in business district R$ 135
1 package of marlboro cigarettes R$ 10
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 1,002 prices entered by 115 different people.
Latest price update: October 01, 2023

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Rio position in our World Ranking

the world
158th
out of 210
latin america
13th
out of 34
brazil
3rd
out of 11

Cheapest and most expensive products in Rio compared to other cities:

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