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Pedro Velho vs Rio de Janeiro

Brazil vs Brazil · 2,021 km apart

Pedro Velho

Brazil

R$2,026 ($375)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

R$2,956 ($547)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

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

Verdict

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pedro Velho cheaper than Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $375 per month in Pedro Velho versus $547 in Rio de Janeiro — about 46% less.
How far is Pedro Velho from Rio de Janeiro?
The straight-line distance between Pedro Velho and Rio de Janeiro is approximately 2,021 km (1,256 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Pedro Velho or Rio de Janeiro?
The estimated average net salary is $585 in Pedro Velho and $832 in Rio de Janeiro. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $210 in Pedro Velho versus $285 in Rio de Janeiro per month.