Rio de JaneirovsSalvador
📶
Rio de Janeiro has 6x faster internet
120 Mbps avg download speed
🌡️
Tropical vs Tropical Wet climate
Different weather patterns year-round
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Rio de Janeiro
Salvador
Total Budget
$1,300/mo ✓
$1,500/mo
Rent (1BR)
$600/mo
$550/mo ✓
Coworking
$150/mo
$130/mo ✓
Meal Out
$4 ✓
$6
Coffee
$3
$2 ✓
Rio de Janeiro is $200/mo cheaper (13% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro
📶 Internet120 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC-3
🗣️ Englishlow
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West6h
🇺🇸 US East8h
🇬🇧 London8h
🇩🇪 Berlin7h
🇧🇷 Salvador
📶 Internet20 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC-3
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West6h
🇺🇸 US East8h
🇬🇧 London8h
🇩🇪 Berlin7h
🌡️ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Rio de Janeiro
ClimateTropical
Avg Temp24°C
Rainy Days122/year
Best months: May, June, July, August
Salvador
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp26°C
Rainy Days249/year
Best months: December
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
26°27°
Apr
24°27°
Jul
21°24°
Oct
23°26°
Rio de JaneiroSalvador
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇧🇷Rio de Janeiro
🇧🇷Salvador
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,300
Winner$1,500
📶
Internet Speed
120 Mbps
Winner20 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
3/5
3/5
⭐
Nomad Score
3.8/10
Winner3.4/10
🍽️
Food Scene
8/10
8/10
🎉
Nightlife
9/10
9/10
🚶
Walkability
7/10
7/10
👥
Community
large
Winnersmall
4
Rio de Janeiro wins
vs
0
Salvador wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Rio de Janeiro
$200/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Rio de Janeiro
120 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋Social Butterfly
Rio de Janeiro
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️Safety-First
Either works
Both cities are similarly safe
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Either works
Both have great nightlife
🇧🇷Rio de Janeiro
Pros
- +One of the most beautiful cities in the world with stunning natural scenery
- +Iconic beaches like Copacabana and Ipanema right at your doorstep
- +Warm tropical weather year-round perfect for outdoor lifestyle
- +Affordable cost of living compared to European and US cities
Cons
- −Safety concerns require constant awareness especially at night
- −Language barrier as English proficiency is generally low
- −Risk of petty theft and phone snatching in public areas
- −Hot and humid summers can be uncomfortable for working
🇧🇷Salvador
Pros
- +Rich Afro-Brazilian culture, music and religion you won't find anywhere else
- +Dozens of urban beaches plus easy trips to Praia do Forte and nearby islands
- +Cost of living much lower than Rio/São Paulo for similar lifestyle
- +Great food scene with Bahian dishes, seafood and street food like acarajé
Cons
- −High petty crime risk, especially at night and on some beaches – need to be street smart
- −Some neighborhoods are no-go zones for foreigners; careful area selection is essential
- −Internet quality can be inconsistent in older buildings outside business areas
- −Humidity can feel intense in the rainy months and apartments may get moldy
