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Cost of Living in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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By Betsy Burlingame

Last updated on Mar 01, 2023

Summary: The cost of living in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is generally considered to be quite high. A nice 1 bedroom apartment in Rio de Janeiro can cost anywhere from $1,000 to $2,000 USD per month, while a nice 2 bedroom apartment can cost anywhere from $1,500 to $3,000 USD per month. The cost of dinner at a moderately priced restaurant in Rio de Janeiro can range from $15 to $30 USD per person.

Is the cost of living in Rio de Janeiro high?

We asked people how much they someone comfortably live on in Rio de Janeiro, they wrote:

"The cost of living in Rio de Janeiro is generally considered to be quite high. Rent prices in the city are among the highest in the country, and the cost of food and other necessities can also be quite expensive. Transportation costs are also relatively high, with public transportation fares being among the highest in the world. Despite the high cost of living, Rio de Janeiro remains a popular destination for tourists and expats alike," remarked one expat in Rio de Janeiro.

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Betsy Burlingame Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.

Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.

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