What is the cost of living in Rio de Janeiro?

Rio de Janeiro has an average cost of living index of 109, which is 9% above the Brazil average of 100. Average monthly rent across tracked cities is R$ 62, and average median income is R$ 2.664.

What is the cheapest city in Rio de Janeiro?

Nova Iguaçu is the most affordable city tracked in Rio de Janeiro, with a cost index of 95 and median rent of R$ 54/month.

Is Rio de Janeiro affordable to live in?

Rio de Janeiro's average rent-to-income ratio is 28.1%. Rio de Janeiro is generally considered affordable.

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Rio de Janeiro

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Most affordable: Nova Iguaçu

Avg rent: R$ 62

Avg Cost Index

0/ 100

Avg Income

R$ 2.664

Avg Rent

R$ 62/mo

State Pop

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Greater Rio de Janeiro

Index: 145Rent: R$ 84

Highest Income

Greater Rio de Janeiro

R$ 3.586Rent: R$ 84

Rio de Janeiro vs Brazil Average

Cost Index

109

+9.0% vs avg

Avg Rent

R$62

+8.8% vs avg

Avg Income

R$2.664

+10.4% vs avg

Cities in Rio de Janeiro

City	Cost	Rent	Income	Pop	Rent/Inc
Greater Rio de Janeiro	145	R$ 84	R$ 3.586	11.900.000	28.1%
Rio de Janeiro	113	R$ 66	R$ 2.817	6.211.223	28.1%
Nova Iguaçu	95	R$ 54	R$ 2.305	1.297.704	28.1%
São Gonçalo	95	R$ 54	R$ 2.305	896.744	28.1%
Duque de Caxias	95	R$ 54	R$ 2.305	886.917	28.1%