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Nova Lima vs Rio de Janeiro

Brazil vs Brazil · 332 km apart

Nova Lima

Brazil

R$2,268 ($420)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

R$2,956 ($547)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

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

Verdict

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nova Lima cheaper than Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $420 per month in Nova Lima versus $547 in Rio de Janeiro — about 30% less.
How far is Nova Lima from Rio de Janeiro?
The straight-line distance between Nova Lima and Rio de Janeiro is approximately 332 km (206 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Nova Lima or Rio de Janeiro?
The estimated average net salary is $650 in Nova Lima and $832 in Rio de Janeiro. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $230 in Nova Lima versus $285 in Rio de Janeiro per month.