🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro · Before you go
Cost calculator in Rio de Janeiro
Pick a lifestyle and a length of stay, and see what a month in Rio de Janeiro costs: rent, bills, food, transport and the rest. An estimate, not a quote.
For Rio de Janeiro
Lifestyle
Rent and spending move together. One-bed, Botafogo or Copacabana at this level.6 months
What the figures assume
For one person, per month. Rent follows the guide's bands; utilities include condomínio and IPTU, which Rio landlords pass on, plus electricity, internet and a phone plan. Rooms in shared flats usually include the building charges.
A month in Rio de Janeiro~R$9,500per month, comfortable · keep 10–15% spare for surprises
Over 6 monthsR$57,000
- RentR$4,000 42%
- BillsR$1,500 16%
- FoodR$2,000 21%
- TransportR$500 5%
- Going outR$1,000 11%
- Everything elseR$500 5%
Indicative · checked October 2026 · your Insider confirms current details in Rio de Janeiro before you commit to anything.