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Patos de Minas vs Rio de Janeiro

Brazil vs Brazil · 591 km apart

Patos de Minas

Brazil

R$2,268 ($420)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

R$2,956 ($547)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

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

Verdict

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Patos de Minas cheaper than Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $420 per month in Patos de Minas versus $547 in Rio de Janeiro — about 30% less.
How far is Patos de Minas from Rio de Janeiro?
The straight-line distance between Patos de Minas and Rio de Janeiro is approximately 591 km (367 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Patos de Minas or Rio de Janeiro?
The estimated average net salary is $650 in Patos de Minas and $832 in Rio de Janeiro. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $230 in Patos de Minas versus $285 in Rio de Janeiro per month.