A rotary compressor uses a freon without containing chlorine ions and uses polyol ester as a lubricant or plyvinyl ether as a base oil for providing a highly reliable rotary compressor, and for preventing abnormal abrasion. The rotary compressor has a roller and a vane sliding contact with an outer cirumference of the roller. A sliding contact portion between the vane and the roller is formed with a radius of curvature Rv, and satisfies T