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Ponta de Pedras vs Rio de Janeiro

Brazil vs Brazil · 2,470 km apart

Ponta de Pedras

Brazil

R$2,026 ($375)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

R$2,956 ($547)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

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

Verdict

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ponta de Pedras cheaper than Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $375 per month in Ponta de Pedras versus $547 in Rio de Janeiro — about 46% less.
How far is Ponta de Pedras from Rio de Janeiro?
The straight-line distance between Ponta de Pedras and Rio de Janeiro is approximately 2,470 km (1,535 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Ponta de Pedras or Rio de Janeiro?
The estimated average net salary is $585 in Ponta de Pedras and $832 in Rio de Janeiro. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $210 in Ponta de Pedras versus $285 in Rio de Janeiro per month.