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Pé de Serra vs Rio de Janeiro

Brazil vs Brazil · 1,289 km apart

Pé de Serra

Brazil

R$2,026 ($375)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

R$2,956 ($547)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

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

Verdict

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pé de Serra cheaper than Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $375 per month in Pé de Serra versus $547 in Rio de Janeiro — about 46% less.
How far is Pé de Serra from Rio de Janeiro?
The straight-line distance between Pé de Serra and Rio de Janeiro is approximately 1,289 km (801 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Pé de Serra or Rio de Janeiro?
The estimated average net salary is $585 in Pé de Serra and $832 in Rio de Janeiro. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $210 in Pé de Serra versus $285 in Rio de Janeiro per month.