Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 🇧🇷
Nomad Score:
65%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$400.00
$1,200.00
$80.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$100.00
$200.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$30.00
$50.00
$10.00
|
Per day for temporary SIM and internet access |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$250.00
$400.00
$25.00
|
Per day for basic grocery needs |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$50.00
$100.00
$10.00
|
Per day for public transport or occasional taxi |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$150.00
$400.00
$30.00
|
Per day for meals at mid-range restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$50.00
$150.00
$20.00
|
Per day for recreational activities |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$0.00
$300.00
$0.00
|
Typically not included for tourists |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$100.00
$0.00
|
One-time costs for visa processing |
| Total |
$1,030.00
$2,900.00
$175.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$550.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
💻 Coworking Space
$150.00
Prices vary depending on location and amenities.
per month
☕ Coffee
$2.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$3.00
Prices vary by bar and location.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$7.00
Typical price for local eateries.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$6.00
Prices may vary slightly based on the chain.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$2.00
Prices can fluctuate based on seasonality.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$1.50
Standard loaf from local bakeries.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.00
Average price for regular whole milk.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$1.50
Prices consistent throughout the year.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$4.00
Prices may vary with market demand.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$8.00
Higher quality cuts can be significantly more.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$12.00
Prices can vary widely depending on the brand.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$1.50
Initial fare for taxis.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.80
Standard rate; varies by time of day.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$40.00
Covers buses and metro services.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$1.20
Prices may fluctuate based on global oil prices.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$20.00
Basic plan with limited data.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$30.00
Cost varies based on provider.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$25.00
Prices can vary by gym and location.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$15.00
Rates may vary depending on the facility.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$8.00
Standard pricing for most theaters.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$40.00
Prices vary by brand and store.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$30.00
Prices vary widely based on brand and retailer.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$60.00
Price varies by brand and style.
per pair