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Palmas vs Rio de Janeiro

Brazil vs Brazil · 972 km apart

Palmas

Brazil

R$2,268 ($420)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

R$2,956 ($547)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

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

Verdict

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Palmas cheaper than Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $420 per month in Palmas versus $547 in Rio de Janeiro — about 30% less.
How far is Palmas from Rio de Janeiro?
The straight-line distance between Palmas and Rio de Janeiro is approximately 972 km (604 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Palmas or Rio de Janeiro?
The estimated average net salary is $650 in Palmas and $832 in Rio de Janeiro. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $230 in Palmas versus $285 in Rio de Janeiro per month.