Living in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is a city in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, home to 6,747,815 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are car-free households (top 1%, #1 of 832), city lovers (top 2%, #10 of 883), digital natives (top 2%, #14 of 1,100).
Residents6,747,815
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport2 km (Santos Dumont)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km9,141,900 people
Sea coast2 km
Terrain around itabout 50 m, height range 220 m
Main railway line1.1 km
Distance to Brasília935 km
Within 10 km7,204,271 people
Greater areaGreater Rio de Janeiro, 5 km out
Winter daylight13 h 32 min, sunset 22:37
See Rio de Janeiro on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Rio de Janeiro
- The South Atlantic Ocean is 2 km away.
- It is part of Greater Rio de Janeiro, 5 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 32 min and sets around 22:37; in late June it sets around 22:16.
How Rio de Janeiro ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Brazil. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In Brazil | In Rio de Janeiro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 41 | #1,693 of 1,704 | #70 of 71 | Map |
| Low-income household | 65 | #427 of 2,321 | #29 of 76 | Map |
| Low-income family | 54 | #1,259 of 1,704 | #70 of 71 | Map |
| Single parent | 58 | #1,069 of 1,704 | #63 of 71 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 62 | #1,332 of 1,704 | #62 of 71 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 64 | #1,499 of 1,704 | #65 of 71 | Map |
| Early retiree | 55 | #2,306 of 2,321 | #75 of 76 | Map |
| Single professional | 87 | #24 of 1,100 | #5 of 69 | Map |
| Young professional | 89 | #19 of 994 | #3 of 63 | Map |
| DINKS | 92 | #13 of 883 | #3 of 60 | Map |
| Remote worker | 67 | #719 of 2,321 | #46 of 76 | Map |
| Commuter | 84 | #232 of 1,028 | #15 of 64 | Map |
| Car-free household | 97 | #1 of 832 | #1 of 55 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #256 of 449 | #13 of 26 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 65 | #458 of 1,704 | #30 of 71 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 58 | #467 of 2,321 | #32 of 76 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 92 | #10 of 883 | #1 of 60 | Map |
| Expat professional | 89 | #32 of 2,321 | #5 of 76 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 70 | #293 of 1,704 | #18 of 71 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 0 | #2,315 of 2,321 | #75 of 76 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 17 | #341 of 1,598 | #21 of 76 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 34 | #807 of 2,321 | #52 of 76 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 0 | #2,320 of 2,321 | #75 of 76 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 57 | #458 of 2,321 | #34 of 76 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 73 | #181 of 2,321 | #12 of 76 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 56 | #2,156 of 2,321 | #64 of 76 | Map |
| Coastal living | 72 | #195 of 625 | #13 of 44 | Map |
| Business owner | 91 | #102 of 2,321 | #6 of 76 | Map |
| Digital native | 71 | #14 of 1,100 | #3 of 69 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Niterói 8 km
- Duque de Caxias 19 km
- Barra da Tijuca 21 km
- São João de Meriti 23 km
- Nilópolis 26 km
- Belford Roxo 27 km
- Magé 32 km
- Nova Iguaçu 32 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.