Brazil vs Brazil · 346 km apart
Brazil
single / month
Cheaper overallBrazil
single / month
| Expense | Guarulhos | Rio de Janeiro | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.13 | $5.76 | Guarulhos |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $20.52 | $23.04 | Guarulhos |
| Cappuccino | $1.54 | $1.73 | Guarulhos |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $116 | $131 | Guarulhos |
| Monthly public transport pass | $18.81 | $21.12 | Guarulhos |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $49.59 | $55.68 | Guarulhos |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $14.36 | $16.13 | Guarulhos |
| Fitness club membership | $14.36 | $16.13 | Guarulhos |
| Cinema ticket | $3.76 | $4.22 | Guarulhos |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $203 | $235 | Guarulhos |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $141 | $163 | Guarulhos |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $424 | $490 | Guarulhos |
| Total single-person budget | $483 | $547 | Guarulhos |
| Average net salary | $741 | $832 |
Guarulhos is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Guarulhos runs about $483 versus $547 in Rio de Janeiro — a difference of roughly 13%.
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 Guarulhos · Full cost of living in Rio de Janeiro