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Belém vs Rio de Janeiro

Brazil vs Brazil · 1,977 km apart

Belém

Brazil

R$2,026 ($375)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

R$2,956 ($547)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

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

Verdict

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Belém cheaper than Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $375 per month in Belém versus $547 in Rio de Janeiro — about 46% less.
How far is Belém from Rio de Janeiro?
The straight-line distance between Belém and Rio de Janeiro is approximately 1,977 km (1,228 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Belém or Rio de Janeiro?
The estimated average net salary is $585 in Belém and $832 in Rio de Janeiro. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $210 in Belém versus $285 in Rio de Janeiro per month.