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Boa Nova vs Rio de Janeiro

Brazil vs Brazil · 1,002 km apart

Boa Nova

Brazil

R$2,026 ($375)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

R$2,956 ($547)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

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

Verdict

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boa Nova cheaper than Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $375 per month in Boa Nova versus $547 in Rio de Janeiro — about 46% less.
How far is Boa Nova from Rio de Janeiro?
The straight-line distance between Boa Nova and Rio de Janeiro is approximately 1,002 km (622 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Boa Nova or Rio de Janeiro?
The estimated average net salary is $585 in Boa Nova and $832 in Rio de Janeiro. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $210 in Boa Nova versus $285 in Rio de Janeiro per month.