Allowances
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The latest U.S. government allowance figures on file for this post.
Allowance percentages
- COLA (cost-of-living allowance)
- A percentage of spendable income, for the cost of goods and services at the post compared with Washington, D.C.
- 5%Effective November 1, 2026
- Hardship differential
- A percentage of base pay, for living conditions at the post that are notably harder than in the United States.
- 10%Effective November 1, 2026
LQA (living quarters allowance)
Annual housing ceilings in U.S. dollars, by grade group and family status. Effective November 1, 2026.
| Grade group | With family | Without family |
|---|---|---|
| Group 2 | $35,100 | $33,500 |
| Group 3 | $31,900 | $28,700 |
| Group 4 | $28,700 | $25,500 |
Based on U.S. government market benchmarking data. Use as a directional reference, not a market quote.
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