Rio de Janeiro
Brazil · South America · 6.8M people
Beach-and-mountain city with iconic scenery and uneven safety by district.
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Ranked #98 of 123 overall · -22.91, -43.17
Full scorecard
Cost of living7.0
Safety4.0
Environment & air quality6.0
Public transport5.0
Climate8.0
Healthcare6.0
Internet & connectivity7.0
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