$1400? Man, if u don't care about your living conditions like that and wanna experience cheap favela living close to Copa u can stay in Rocinha for like $150 per month (I think that was even over-inflated but I wasn't gonna haggle for that cheap). This is where I was staying at the summer of 2012. Better than a hostel, had the place to myself and wifi. Back then the exchange rate was 1.70-1.80 reais to $1. I really coulda been living it up right now
Or u need to spit that ism and live with a Brazilian chick for free like I did for 1 month in Sao Paulo
http://www.rioinaweek.com/why-are-black-men-going-to-brazil-3/
Thats probably not a bad idea if you are moving there and just need a place to stay until you get a steady source of income. How was your experience living there for the month?
I have a chick who live in Rio (Niteroi) who I could stay with for free probably, but I'd rather keep my options open.