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Barra do Choça vs Rio de Janeiro

Brazil vs Brazil · 935 km apart

Barra do Choça

Brazil

R$2,026 ($375)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

R$2,956 ($547)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseBarra do ChoçaRio de JaneiroCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$4.05$5.76Barra do Choça
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$16.20$23.04Barra do Choça
Cappuccino$1.22$1.73Barra do Choça
Monthly groceries (single person)$91.80$131Barra do Choça
Monthly public transport pass$14.85$21.12Barra do Choça
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$39.15$55.68Barra do Choça
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$11.34$16.13Barra do Choça
Fitness club membership$11.34$16.13Barra do Choça
Cinema ticket$2.97$4.22Barra do Choça
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$151$235Barra do Choça
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$105$163Barra do Choça
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$316$490Barra do Choça
Total single-person budget$375$547Barra do Choça
Average net salary$585$832

Verdict

Barra do Choça is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Barra do Choça runs about $375 versus $547 in Rio de Janeiro — a difference of roughly 46%.

Salary-adjusted, Rio de Janeiro leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Barra do Choça  ·  Full cost of living in Rio de Janeiro

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barra do Choça cheaper than Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $375 per month in Barra do Choça versus $547 in Rio de Janeiro — about 46% less.
How far is Barra do Choça from Rio de Janeiro?
The straight-line distance between Barra do Choça and Rio de Janeiro is approximately 935 km (581 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Barra do Choça or Rio de Janeiro?
The estimated average net salary is $585 in Barra do Choça and $832 in Rio de Janeiro. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $210 in Barra do Choça versus $285 in Rio de Janeiro per month.