Guides · Cost of Living
Most foreigners live comfortably in Latin America on US$1,000 to US$2,000 a month in 2026. The spread inside that range is wider than the range itself: the same budget buys a studio in Bogotá or a two-bedroom in Mérida, comfort in Medellín or a squeeze in São Paulo. This page collects what The Rio Times has verified city by city, so you can compare before you commit.One-stop referenceCompany IntelligenceEvery listed company in Latin America — financials, ownership and structure for 1,450+ companies across 26 exchanges, in one place.Browse the directory →
What a month actually costs, by country
These are single-person budgets covering rent, food, transport, utilities and private health cover. They assume a normal apartment in a decent neighbourhood, not a tourist rental and not the cheapest room available. Each figure comes from our own reporting for that country.
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