Rio de Janeiro is the most expensive of Brazil's 6 priced cities — $942 a month in essentials, 50% above Fortaleza at $629. The average net salary of $596 covers that 0.6×. 93.3 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at municipality level. PM2.5 averages 17.8 µg/m³ a year, 4× the WHO guideline of 5. Jul averages 21°C, Jan 28°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $474 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $823 |
| Groceries | $102 |
| Dining out | $177 |
| Utilities | $139 |
| Local transport | $50 |
| Essentials / mo | $942 |
| Avg net salary | $596 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $681 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,096 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Rio de Janeiro, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $7.80 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $39.98 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $7.80 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.50 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $2.34 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.22 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.59 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.03 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.10 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.93 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.34 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.21 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $9.99 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $4.29 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.66 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.68 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.67 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.30 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.02 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.69 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.98 |
| Monthly transit pass | $49.73 |
| Taxi start | $1.21 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.85 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.27 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $117.30 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $21.78 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $11.21 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $27.01 |
| Cinema, one seat | $7.80 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Rio de Janeiro has 93.3 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (municipality level). That is the 3rd-highest of 6 Brazil cities we track. Brazil's national figure is 100.8, so Rio de Janeiro runs 8 below the country as a whole.
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A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.8°C | 33°C | 77% | 69% | 238 mm |
| Feb | 27.4°C | 32.6°C | 80% | 71% | 247 mm |
| Mar | 26.9°C | 31.9°C | 81% | 62% | 183 mm |
| Apr | 25°C | 28.9°C | 81% | 53% | 92 mm |
| May | 22.8°C | 25.7°C | 82% | 52% | 59 mm |
| Jun | 21.7°C | 24°C | 81% | 46% | 37 mm |
| Jul | 21.3°C | 23.1°C | 79% | 42% | 32 mm |
| Aug | 21.7°C | 23.5°C | 78% | 45% | 61 mm |
| Sep | 23.8°C | 26.5°C | 77% | 53% | 71 mm |
| Oct | 24.7°C | 28.1°C | 79% | 72% | 133 mm |
| Nov | 25°C | 28.7°C | 80% | 75% | 195 mm |
| Dec | 26.6°C | 31.2°C | 79% | 70% | 210 mm |
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