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Criciúma vs Rio de Janeiro

Brazil vs Brazil · 890 km apart

Criciúma

Brazil

R$2,268 ($420)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

R$2,956 ($547)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

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

Verdict

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Criciúma cheaper than Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $420 per month in Criciúma versus $547 in Rio de Janeiro — about 30% less.
How far is Criciúma from Rio de Janeiro?
The straight-line distance between Criciúma and Rio de Janeiro is approximately 890 km (553 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Criciúma or Rio de Janeiro?
The estimated average net salary is $650 in Criciúma and $832 in Rio de Janeiro. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $230 in Criciúma versus $285 in Rio de Janeiro per month.