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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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| Population | 926,426 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Very High | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeão International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | May - September | January - March, December |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2498 | $1867 | $1759 | $1833 |
| Rent | $1650 | $1174 | $778 | $717 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $243 | $175 | $281 | $148 | $95 |
| Dining out | $396 | $313 | $182 | $280 | $210 |
| Cafe | $66 | $51 | $49 | $45 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $196 | $159 | $96 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $25 | $21 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $78 | $11 | $95 | $33 |
| Taxis | $73 | $44 | $9 | $25 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $49 | $24 | $10 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $54 | $81 | $45 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $20 | $20 | $24 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $82 | $64 | $66 | $54 |
| Gym | $62 | $44 | $69 | $56 | $31 |
| Yoga | $139 | $142 | $65 | $82 | $40 |
| Massage | $89 | $64 | $51 | $48 | $32 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |