At a glance
 BR
São Paulo
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BR
Rio de Janeiro
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Nomad score | 7.0 / 10 | 6.7 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $2,603 / mo | $2,664 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 25° / 17°C | 24° / 21°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 56 Moderate | 72 Moderate |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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BR
São Paulo
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Rio de Janeiro
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 25.2°C | 26.8°C |
| Average low | 15.5°C | 20.6°C |
| Precipitation | 105 mm / mo | 83 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 277 h / mo | 301 h / mo |
| Humidity | 78% | 80% |
| Rain days | 12.5 / mo | 10.9 / mo |
| Wind speed | 17.9 km/h | 16.7 km/h |
BR
São Paulo · average high by month
J 27
F 28
M 28
A 25
M 24
J 22
J 22
A 24
S 27
O 25
N 26
D 27
BR
Rio de Janeiro · average high by month
J 29
F 30
M 29
A 27
M 26
J 25
J 24
A 25
S 26
O 26
N 27
D 28
Air quality
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São Paulo
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Rio de Janeiro
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 56 | 72 |
| PM2.5 | 18 µg/m³ | 25.4 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 19.3 µg/m³ | 27.8 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 22 µg/m³ | 161 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 1.8 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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São Paulo
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Rio de Janeiro
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| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 7.3 | 6.4 |
| Local Payment Services | 9.1 | 8.4 |
| Startup Scene | 8.5 | 7.1 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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São Paulo
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Rio de Janeiro
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| Air Conditioning | 6.1 | 6.7 |
| Green Spaces | 5.8 | 7.9 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 5.8 | 5.7 |
| Noise Pollution | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| Seasonal Variety | 5.7 | 4.4 |
| Weather | 6.8 | 7.7 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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São Paulo
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Rio de Janeiro
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.6 | 8.5 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 7.4 | 6.3 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 6.1 | 5.2 |
| VPN Reliability | 8.0 | 7.4 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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São Paulo
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Rio de Janeiro
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| Accommodation Cost | 6.0 | 5.7 |
| Cost of Living | 7.0 | 6.5 |
| Currency Stability | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| Entertainment Cost | 6.7 | 6.8 |
| Food & Groceries | 7.5 | 6.7 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 6.8 | 6.3 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.6 | 7.4 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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São Paulo
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Rio de Janeiro
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| Culture | 8.7 | 9.1 |
| Indoors Fun | 8.2 | 6.8 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 7.4 | 7.0 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 8.1 | 8.6 |
| Nightlife | 9.1 | 8.9 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 5.1 | 9.5 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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São Paulo
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Rio de Janeiro
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 7.9 | 7.2 |
| Nomad Friendly | 7.5 | 7.4 |
| Online Community Presence | 7.1 | 6.8 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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São Paulo
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Rio de Janeiro
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| Cafes with WiFi | 8.2 | 7.6 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 9.0 | 7.8 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 7.6 | 6.9 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 6.6 | 6.7 |
| Internet Speed | 8.3 | 7.7 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.6 | 8.4 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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São Paulo
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Rio de Janeiro
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| Fitness Facilities | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| Food Scene | 8.7 | 8.4 |
| Healthy Food Options | 7.9 | 8.3 |
| Yoga Studios | 7.4 | 7.8 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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São Paulo
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Rio de Janeiro
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| Healthcare | 7.6 | 7.0 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 7.2 | 7.0 |
| Healthcare Quality | 8.2 | 7.4 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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São Paulo
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Rio de Janeiro
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| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 7.9 | 6.1 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 4.2 | 3.5 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.6 | 3.9 |
| Freedom of Speech | 7.2 | 7.1 |
| Political Stability | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Tax Friendliness | 4.3 | 4.8 |
| Visa Ease | 6.8 | 6.9 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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São Paulo
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Rio de Janeiro
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| Air Quality | 4.2 | 5.6 |
| Cleanliness | 4.8 | 5.0 |
| Environmental Quality | 4.7 | 6.6 |
| Family Friendly | 6.0 | 6.3 |
| Language Barrier | 4.1 | 4.5 |
| Work-Life Balance | 6.7 | 7.5 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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São Paulo
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Rio de Janeiro
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| Female Friendly | 6.3 | 5.6 |
| Racial Tolerance | 6.8 | 6.0 |
| Safety | 5.6 | 4.7 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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São Paulo
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Rio de Janeiro
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| Airport Connectivity | 9.2 | 8.0 |
| Cycling | 4.0 | 5.7 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 8.1 | 7.0 |
| Public Transit | 7.8 | 6.7 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 9.1 | 8.3 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 5.8 | 6.0 |
| Walkability | 5.8 | 6.8 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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São Paulo
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Rio de Janeiro
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| Coworking Quality | 8.3 | 6.8 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 7.1 | 5.6 |
| Networking Opportunities | 8.3 | 7.3 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 6.9 | 5.5 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.9 | 7.7 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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São Paulo
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Rio de Janeiro
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| Jeans | $61 per pair | $53 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $46 per dress | $44 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $129 per pair | $93 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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São Paulo
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Rio de Janeiro
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| Dining Out | $76 per month | $57 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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São Paulo
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Rio de Janeiro
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| Cinema Ticket | $10 per ticket | $8.56 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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São Paulo
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Rio de Janeiro
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| Coffee | $2.00 per cup | $1.81 per cup |
| Beer | $3.04 per pint | $2.28 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $7.99 per meal | $8.56 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $59 per meal | $48 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $9.13 per meal | $9.13 per meal |
| Apples | $2.76 per kg | $2.76 per kg |
| Bread | $2.13 per loaf | $1.71 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.05 per bottle | $1.05 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.29 per liter | $1.37 per liter |
| Rice | $1.43 per kg | $1.62 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $5.42 per kg | $5.33 per kg |
| Beef | $9.90 per kg | $10 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $12 per bottle | $14 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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São Paulo
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Rio de Janeiro
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| Groceries | $162 per month | $162 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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São Paulo
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Rio de Janeiro
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $86 per visit | $86 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $6.66 per purchase | $6.66 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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São Paulo
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Rio de Janeiro
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| Housing | $314 per month | $304 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $695 per month | $723 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $1,370 per month | $1,427 per month |
| Coworking Space | $219 per month | $209 per month |
| Coliving Space | $799 per month | $799 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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São Paulo
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Rio de Janeiro
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| Internet & Mobile | $21 per month | $23 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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São Paulo
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Rio de Janeiro
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| Leisure Activities | $48 per month | $38 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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São Paulo
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Rio de Janeiro
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| Haircut | $21 per visit | $16 per visit |
| Laundry | $12 per kg | $8.56 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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São Paulo
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Rio de Janeiro
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| Mobile Plan | $14 per month | $14 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $24 per month | $26 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $8.56 one-time | $7.61 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $36 per month | $36 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $30 per hour | $21 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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São Paulo
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Rio de Janeiro
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| Transportation | $46 per month | $61 per month |
| Taxi Start | $1.24 per trip | $1.24 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.91 per km | $0.65 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $49 per month | $49 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $5.33 per trip | $4.57 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.23 per liter | $1.17 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $6.66 per month | $2.85 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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São Paulo
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Rio de Janeiro
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| Utilities | $61 per month | $67 per month |