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Lagoa Dourada vs Rio de Janeiro

Brazil vs Brazil · 240 km apart

Lagoa Dourada

Brazil

R$2,026 ($375)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

R$2,956 ($547)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseLagoa DouradaRio de JaneiroCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$4.05$5.76Lagoa Dourada
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$16.20$23.04Lagoa Dourada
Cappuccino$1.22$1.73Lagoa Dourada
Monthly groceries (single person)$91.80$131Lagoa Dourada
Monthly public transport pass$14.85$21.12Lagoa Dourada
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$39.15$55.68Lagoa Dourada
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$11.34$16.13Lagoa Dourada
Fitness club membership$11.34$16.13Lagoa Dourada
Cinema ticket$2.97$4.22Lagoa Dourada
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$151$235Lagoa Dourada
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$105$163Lagoa Dourada
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$316$490Lagoa Dourada
Total single-person budget$375$547Lagoa Dourada
Average net salary$585$832

Verdict

Lagoa Dourada is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Lagoa Dourada runs about $375 versus $547 in Rio de Janeiro — a difference of roughly 46%.

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 Lagoa Dourada  ·  Full cost of living in Rio de Janeiro

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lagoa Dourada cheaper than Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $375 per month in Lagoa Dourada versus $547 in Rio de Janeiro — about 46% less.
How far is Lagoa Dourada from Rio de Janeiro?
The straight-line distance between Lagoa Dourada and Rio de Janeiro is approximately 240 km (149 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Lagoa Dourada or Rio de Janeiro?
The estimated average net salary is $585 in Lagoa Dourada and $832 in Rio de Janeiro. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $210 in Lagoa Dourada versus $285 in Rio de Janeiro per month.