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Itapecerica da Serra vs Rio de Janeiro

Brazil vs Brazil · 383 km apart

Itapecerica da Serra

Brazil

R$2,268 ($420)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

R$2,956 ($547)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

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

Verdict

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Itapecerica da Serra cheaper than Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $420 per month in Itapecerica da Serra versus $547 in Rio de Janeiro — about 30% less.
How far is Itapecerica da Serra from Rio de Janeiro?
The straight-line distance between Itapecerica da Serra and Rio de Janeiro is approximately 383 km (238 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Itapecerica da Serra or Rio de Janeiro?
The estimated average net salary is $650 in Itapecerica da Serra and $832 in Rio de Janeiro. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $230 in Itapecerica da Serra versus $285 in Rio de Janeiro per month.