The square meter price of an apartment cost on average over 3,000 U.S. dollars, with Leblon achieving prices as high as 4,200 U.S. dollars per square meter.

A family of four estimated monthly costs are 2,291.6$ (11,841.3R$) without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 648.0$ (3,348.3R$) without rent. Rio de Janeiro is 62.6% less expensive than New York (without rent). Rent in Rio de Janeiro is, on average, 88.4% lower than in New York.

Some average living costs in São Paulo are (in BRL and USD): Monthly rent (1 bedroom apartment): 2300BRL ($430) Utilities (monthly average): 270BRL ($50) Monthly public transport pass: 275BRL ($50)

Housing price details The median price of an apartment for sale is BRL 6,581/m². That means there are as many properties more expensive than BRL 6,581/m² as cheaper. As for houses for sale, the median price is BRL 4,326/m².