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Barra do Rocha vs Rio de Janeiro

Brazil vs Brazil · 1,039 km apart

Barra do Rocha

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

Verdict

Barra do Rocha is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Barra do Rocha 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 Rocha  ·  Full cost of living in Rio de Janeiro

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barra do Rocha cheaper than Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $375 per month in Barra do Rocha versus $547 in Rio de Janeiro — about 46% less.
How far is Barra do Rocha from Rio de Janeiro?
The straight-line distance between Barra do Rocha and Rio de Janeiro is approximately 1,039 km (646 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Barra do Rocha or Rio de Janeiro?
The estimated average net salary is $585 in Barra do Rocha and $832 in Rio de Janeiro. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $210 in Barra do Rocha versus $285 in Rio de Janeiro per month.