CostLens
Home › Compare

Guarapuava vs Rio de Janeiro

Brazil vs Brazil · 881 km apart

Guarapuava

Brazil

R$2,268 ($420)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

R$2,956 ($547)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

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

Verdict

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Guarapuava cheaper than Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $420 per month in Guarapuava versus $547 in Rio de Janeiro — about 30% less.
How far is Guarapuava from Rio de Janeiro?
The straight-line distance between Guarapuava and Rio de Janeiro is approximately 881 km (548 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Guarapuava or Rio de Janeiro?
The estimated average net salary is $650 in Guarapuava and $832 in Rio de Janeiro. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $230 in Guarapuava versus $285 in Rio de Janeiro per month.