Brazil vs Brazil · 806 km apart
Brazil
single / month
Cheaper overallBrazil
single / month
| Expense | Caldas Novas | Rio de Janeiro | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.50 | $5.76 | Caldas Novas |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $18.00 | $23.04 | Caldas Novas |
| Cappuccino | $1.35 | $1.73 | Caldas Novas |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $102 | $131 | Caldas Novas |
| Monthly public transport pass | $16.50 | $21.12 | Caldas Novas |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $43.50 | $55.68 | Caldas Novas |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $12.60 | $16.13 | Caldas Novas |
| Fitness club membership | $12.60 | $16.13 | Caldas Novas |
| Cinema ticket | $3.30 | $4.22 | Caldas Novas |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $173 | $235 | Caldas Novas |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $120 | $163 | Caldas Novas |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $360 | $490 | Caldas Novas |
| Total single-person budget | $420 | $547 | Caldas Novas |
| Average net salary | $650 | $832 |
Caldas Novas is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Caldas Novas 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 Caldas Novas · Full cost of living in Rio de Janeiro