Cost of Living in Rio de Janeiro
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Overall, the cost of living in Rio de Janeiro is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 20 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)25
Groceries index21
Dining out index20
Transport index15
Utilities index18
Median annual salary$12,441
Minimum wage$1.53/hr
Est. monthly childcare$383
Est. monthly healthcare premium$77
YoY inflation4.2%
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