Brazil
Cost of Living in Rio de Janeiro
Monthly Total
$1,102
$19,285
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$399
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$23
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$399
$6,983
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$119
$2,083
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$92
$1,610
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$96
$1,680
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$150
$2,625
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$170
$2,975
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$50
$875
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$26
$455
Monthly Total
$1,102
$19,285
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