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Rio de Janeiro

Iconic beach city with growing coworking and nomad-visa-backed community

In Rio de Janeiro, a mid-range month runs about $2,123 (R$10,930) and there is elevated violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Low

Cheaper day to day than about 75% of cities

Internet7.8/10

Faster internet than about 80% of cities

Visas7/10

Easier visas than about 75% of cities

Coworking6.6/10

Better coworking than about 60% of cities

English3/10

Among the 5% least English-friendly cities

Walkability4.7/10

Harder to get around than about 60% of cities

Gyms & Wellness3/10

Fewer wellness options than about 80% of cities

Getting There4.4/10

Harder to reach than about 65% of cities

Scores are built from researched data, with sources cited on the categories we have them for — open any category below to see them.

Everything we know

33 categories for Rio de Janeiro, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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Outdoor activities

  • Freediving: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Florianópolis (~750 km)

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Data last updated October 2026 · Verify anything important.

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