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Barra do Piraí vs Rio de Janeiro

Brazil vs Brazil · 80 km apart

Barra do Piraí

Brazil

R$2,268 ($420)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

R$2,956 ($547)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseBarra do PiraíRio de JaneiroCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$4.50$5.76Barra do Piraí
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$18.00$23.04Barra do Piraí
Cappuccino$1.35$1.73Barra do Piraí
Monthly groceries (single person)$102$131Barra do Piraí
Monthly public transport pass$16.50$21.12Barra do Piraí
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$43.50$55.68Barra do Piraí
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$12.60$16.13Barra do Piraí
Fitness club membership$12.60$16.13Barra do Piraí
Cinema ticket$3.30$4.22Barra do Piraí
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$173$235Barra do Piraí
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$120$163Barra do Piraí
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$360$490Barra do Piraí
Total single-person budget$420$547Barra do Piraí
Average net salary$650$832

Verdict

Barra do Piraí is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Barra do Piraí runs about $420 versus $547 in Rio de Janeiro — a difference of roughly 30%.

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 Piraí  ·  Full cost of living in Rio de Janeiro

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barra do Piraí cheaper than Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $420 per month in Barra do Piraí versus $547 in Rio de Janeiro — about 30% less.
How far is Barra do Piraí from Rio de Janeiro?
The straight-line distance between Barra do Piraí and Rio de Janeiro is approximately 80 km (50 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Barra do Piraí or Rio de Janeiro?
The estimated average net salary is $650 in Barra do Piraí and $832 in Rio de Janeiro. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $230 in Barra do Piraí versus $285 in Rio de Janeiro per month.