Cost of living in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Summary of cost of living in Rio de Janeiro

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: R$ 14,526
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: R$ 6,741
  • Cost of living in Rio de Janeiro is more expensive than in 78% of cities in Brazil (3 out of 9)
  • Cost of living in Rio de Janeiro is cheaper than in 50% of cities in Latin America (13 out of 26)
  • Cost of living in Rio de Janeiro is cheaper than in 79% of cities in the World (118 out of 150)
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List of prices in Rio de Janeiro
Current as of Feb 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district R$ 41
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) R$ 37
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast R$ 10
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk R$ 5.48
12 eggs, large R$ 12
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes R$ 8
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese R$ 21
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples R$ 13
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes R$ 8
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket R$ 6
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality R$ 42
2 liters of coca-cola R$ 10
Bread for 2 people for 1 day R$ 4.99
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area R$ 4,971
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area R$ 3,267
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat R$ 1,481
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area R$ 4,279
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area R$ 2,695
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio R$ 847
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) R$ 87
40” flat screen tv R$ 1,587
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) R$ 694
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) R$ 22
Hourly rate for cleaning help R$ 23
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) R$ 241
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) R$ 289
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) R$ 412
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes R$ 316
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new R$ 113,645
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas R$ 5.99
Monthly ticket public transport R$ 295
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) R$ 56
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) R$ 15
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) R$ 58
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) R$ 348
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) R$ 19
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) R$ 12
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) R$ 17
4 rolls of toilet paper R$ 5.92
Tube of toothpaste R$ 4.65
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city R$ 53
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub R$ 122
2 tickets to the movies R$ 59
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) R$ 233
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert R$ 282
1 cocktail drink in downtown club R$ 41
Cappuccino in expat area of the city R$ 25
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) R$ 12
Ipad wi-fi 128gb R$ 2,775
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) R$ 0.73
1 month of gym membership in business district R$ 163
1 package of marlboro cigarettes R$ 11
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 927 prices entered by 118 different people.
Latest price update: February 17, 2025

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Rio position in our World Ranking

the world
118th
out of 150
latin america
13th
out of 26
brazil
3rd
out of 9

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

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