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Ponta Porã vs Rio de Janeiro

Brazil vs Brazil · 1,284 km apart

Ponta Porã

Brazil

R$2,268 ($420)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

R$2,956 ($547)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

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

Verdict

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ponta Porã cheaper than Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $420 per month in Ponta Porã versus $547 in Rio de Janeiro — about 30% less.
How far is Ponta Porã from Rio de Janeiro?
The straight-line distance between Ponta Porã and Rio de Janeiro is approximately 1,284 km (798 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Ponta Porã or Rio de Janeiro?
The estimated average net salary is $650 in Ponta Porã and $832 in Rio de Janeiro. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $230 in Ponta Porã versus $285 in Rio de Janeiro per month.