How expensive is Rio de Janeiro?

Rio de Janeiro has a cost-of-living index of 33 (New York = 100). It is significantly cheaper than major US/EU hubs.

Who are the top employers in Rio de Janeiro?

Major employers in Rio de Janeiro include Petrobras, Vale, Globo.

Rio de Janeiro has a cost-of-living index of 33 (New York = 100). It is significantly cheaper than major US/EU hubs.

Major employers in Rio de Janeiro include Petrobras, Vale, Globo.

Population 6.7M. Salaries here are typically 5% higher than the national average for Brazil.

Estimated city median

$40,600

+5% vs national

Cost of living index

NYC = 100

Population

6.7M

Major city

Estimated city-level pay = national median × 1.05 city multiplier.

PetrobrasValeGlobo

The average salary in Rio de Janeiro is approximately $40,600 per year, about 5% above the Brazil national average.