Monthly rent (1 bedroom apartment): 2300BRL ($430) Utilities (monthly average): 270BRL ($50) Monthly public transport pass: 275BRL ($50) Meal (inexpensive restaurant): 30BRL ($5.50)

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.

Considered and recognized by many as one of the most luxurious and exclusive neighborhoods in Brazil, Leblon, located in the southern zone of Rio de Janeiro, is famous for its sophisticated gastronomy, designer stores, and for being home to some of the most expensive properties per square meter in the country.