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Ponte Serrada vs Rio de Janeiro

Brazil vs Brazil · 991 km apart

Ponte Serrada

Brazil

R$2,026 ($375)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

R$2,956 ($547)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

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

Verdict

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ponte Serrada cheaper than Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $375 per month in Ponte Serrada versus $547 in Rio de Janeiro — about 46% less.
How far is Ponte Serrada from Rio de Janeiro?
The straight-line distance between Ponte Serrada and Rio de Janeiro is approximately 991 km (616 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Ponte Serrada or Rio de Janeiro?
The estimated average net salary is $585 in Ponte Serrada and $832 in Rio de Janeiro. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $210 in Ponte Serrada versus $285 in Rio de Janeiro per month.