Cost of Living in Rio de Janeiro. Updated Prices Jun 2024.

Cost of living in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Summary of cost of living in Rio de Janeiro

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: R$ 14,905
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: R$ 7,120
  • Rio de Janeiro is the most expensive city in Brazil (1 out of 8)
  • Cost of living in Rio de Janeiro is more expensive than in 73% of cities in Latin America (9 out of 30)
  • Cost of living in Rio de Janeiro is cheaper than in 72% of cities in the World (124 out of 172)
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List of prices in Rio de Janeiro
Current as of Jun 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district R$ 44
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$ 5.12
12 eggs, large R$ 12
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes R$ 8
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese R$ 24
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples R$ 12
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes R$ 7
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket R$ 6
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality R$ 49
2 liters of coca-cola R$ 9
Bread for 2 people for 1 day R$ 4.22
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area R$ 5,425
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area R$ 3,450
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat R$ 913
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area R$ 4,421
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area R$ 2,263
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio R$ 668
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) R$ 107
40” flat screen tv R$ 1,927
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) R$ 758
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) R$ 23
Hourly rate for cleaning help R$ 25
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) R$ 239
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) R$ 321
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) R$ 466
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes R$ 378
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new R$ 95,650
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas R$ 5.61
Monthly ticket public transport R$ 364
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) R$ 46
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) R$ 22
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) R$ 61
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) R$ 368
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) R$ 23
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) R$ 18
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) R$ 20
4 rolls of toilet paper R$ 5.61
Tube of toothpaste R$ 6
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city R$ 61
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub R$ 140
2 tickets to the movies R$ 79
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) R$ 288
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert R$ 251
1 cocktail drink in downtown club R$ 32
Cappuccino in expat area of the city R$ 15
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) R$ 12
Ipad wi-fi 128gb R$ 3,634
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) R$ 1.06
1 month of gym membership in business district R$ 169
1 package of marlboro cigarettes R$ 10
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 1,090 prices entered by 141 different people.
Latest price update: June 08, 2024

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Rio position in our World Ranking

the world
124th
out of 172
latin america
9th
out of 30
brazil
1st
out of 8

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

the world
4th
the world
5th
latin america
2nd
latin america
2nd
latin america
3rd
latin america
4th

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