🍜
$7.84
40.1 BRL Business Lunch (incl. drink)
☕
$3.06
15.6 BRL Cappuccino
🚌
$49.7
254.1 BRL Monthly Transport Pass
🏠
$522.7
2,672 BRL Studio 45m² (normal area)
How much does it cost to live in Brazil alone?
To live in Rio de Janeiro on a moderate budget, you'll need around $924/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($523), weekday lunches out ($157), weekend casual meals ($60), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($92), a monthly transit pass ($50), and a few taxi rides ($44). No gym, no dining out every night — just everyday life.
How much does it cost to live in Brazil for two?
2 persons
$1,369
≈ €1,198
If there are two of you, plan on around $1,369 ≈ €1,198/month — a proper apartment ($566), meals and daily drinks for both, two transit passes, and more taxi rides.
What does it cost to raise a family in Brazil?
With a child, the total comes to around $1,514 ≈ €1,325/month. Kids eat less, rarely pay for transit, but you'll need more taxi rides and little extras add up fast. School fees not included.
Item
USD $
BRL R$
🍽️
Business Lunch (incl. drink)
$7.84
40.1 BRL
🍔
Fast Food Combo Meal
$7.45
38.1 BRL
🍗
Chicken Breast (500g)
$2.29
11.7 BRL
🥛
Milk (1L)
$1.05
5.37 BRL
🥚
Eggs (12)
$2.29
11.7 BRL
🍅
Tomatoes (1kg)
$1.53
7.82 BRL
🧀
Local Cheese (500g)
$4.59
23.5 BRL
🍎
Apples (1kg)
$2.10
10.7 BRL
🥔
Potatoes (1kg)
$0.90
4.60 BRL
🍺
Beer 0.5L (supermarket)
$1.15
5.88 BRL
🍷
Wine Bottle (red, table)
$7.45
38.1 BRL
🥤
Coca-Cola (2L)
$1.72
8.79 BRL
🍞
Bread (2 people, 1 day)
$1.04
5.32 BRL
Item
USD $
BRL R$
🏢
Rent 85m² (expensive area)
$910.2
4,654 BRL
🏠
Rent 85m² (normal area)
$566.4
2,896 BRL
💡
Utilities 85m² (2 persons)
$196.3
1,003 BRL
🏢
Studio 45m² (expensive)
$783.9
4,008 BRL
🏠
Studio 45m² (normal area)
$522.7
2,672 BRL
💡
Utilities 45m² (1 person)
$175.8
898.9 BRL
📶
Internet (monthly)
$16.4
84 BRL
📺
TV 40" Flat Screen
$265.1
1,355 BRL
🔲
Microwave (800/900W)
$118.9
607.8 BRL
🧴
Laundry Detergent (3L)
$4.01
20.5 BRL
🧹
Cleaning Help (per hour)
$4.59
23.5 BRL
Item
USD $
BRL R$
👖
Jeans (Levis 501)
$46.8
239.4 BRL
👗
Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)
$49.9
255 BRL
👟
Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas)
$72.8
372.3 BRL
👞
Leather Business Shoes
$55
281.4 BRL
Item
USD $
BRL R$
🚗
VW Golf (new)
$32,181
164,535 BRL
⛽
Gasoline (1L)
$1.15
5.88 BRL
🎫
Monthly Transport Pass
$49.7
254.1 BRL
🚕
Taxi Trip (8km)
$10.9
55.7 BRL
Item
USD $
BRL R$
💊
Cold Medicine (6 days)
$3.25
16.6 BRL
💉
Antibiotics (12 doses)
$12.2
62.5 BRL
🏥
Doctor Visit (15 min)
$48.9
250.1 BRL
Item
USD $
BRL R$
🧻
Tampons (32 pcs)
$2.87
14.7 BRL
🧴
Deodorant (50ml)
$2.48
12.7 BRL
🧴
Shampoo (400ml)
$3.25
16.6 BRL
🧻
Toilet Paper (4 rolls)
$1.15
5.88 BRL
🪥
Toothpaste
$1.05
5.37 BRL
💇
Men's Haircut
$10.1
51.8 BRL
Item
USD $
BRL R$
🍺
Dinner for 2 (pub)
$28.1
143.6 BRL
🎬
Cinema (2 tickets)
$12.2
62.5 BRL
🎭
Theater (2 tickets, best)
$41.9
214 BRL
🍝
Italian Dinner for 2 (full)
$52.7
269.6 BRL
🍸
Cocktail (downtown)
$6.88
35.2 BRL
☕
Cappuccino
$3.06
15.6 BRL
🍺
Beer in Pub (500ml)
$2.10
10.7 BRL
📱
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
$530.1
2,710 BRL
📱
Mobile (1 min, prepaid)
$0.14
0.72 BRL
🏋️
Gym Membership (monthly)
$31
158.3 BRL
🚬
Marlboro Cigarettes
$2.29
11.7 BRL