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Iguaçu vs Rio de Janeiro

Brazil vs Brazil · 36 km apart

Iguaçu

Brazil

R$2,098 ($389)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

R$2,956 ($547)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseIguaçuRio de JaneiroCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$4.19$5.76Iguaçu
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$16.74$23.04Iguaçu
Cappuccino$1.26$1.73Iguaçu
Monthly groceries (single person)$94.86$131Iguaçu
Monthly public transport pass$15.35$21.12Iguaçu
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$40.46$55.68Iguaçu
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$11.72$16.13Iguaçu
Fitness club membership$11.72$16.13Iguaçu
Cinema ticket$3.07$4.22Iguaçu
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$158$235Iguaçu
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$110$163Iguaçu
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$329$490Iguaçu
Total single-person budget$389$547Iguaçu
Average net salary$605$832

Verdict

Iguaçu is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Iguaçu runs about $389 versus $547 in Rio de Janeiro — a difference of roughly 41%.

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 Iguaçu  ·  Full cost of living in Rio de Janeiro

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iguaçu cheaper than Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $389 per month in Iguaçu versus $547 in Rio de Janeiro — about 41% less.
How far is Iguaçu from Rio de Janeiro?
The straight-line distance between Iguaçu and Rio de Janeiro is approximately 36 km (22 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Iguaçu or Rio de Janeiro?
The estimated average net salary is $605 in Iguaçu and $832 in Rio de Janeiro. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $216 in Iguaçu versus $285 in Rio de Janeiro per month.