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Porto Alegre vs Rio de Janeiro

Brazil vs Brazil · 1,124 km apart

Porto Alegre

Brazil

R$2,610 ($483)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

R$2,956 ($547)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpensePorto AlegreRio de JaneiroCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$5.13$5.76Porto Alegre
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$20.52$23.04Porto Alegre
Cappuccino$1.54$1.73Porto Alegre
Monthly groceries (single person)$116$131Porto Alegre
Monthly public transport pass$18.81$21.12Porto Alegre
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$49.59$55.68Porto Alegre
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$14.36$16.13Porto Alegre
Fitness club membership$14.36$16.13Porto Alegre
Cinema ticket$3.76$4.22Porto Alegre
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$203$235Porto Alegre
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$141$163Porto Alegre
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$424$490Porto Alegre
Total single-person budget$483$547Porto Alegre
Average net salary$741$832

Verdict

Porto Alegre is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Porto Alegre runs about $483 versus $547 in Rio de Janeiro — a difference of roughly 13%.

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 Porto Alegre  ·  Full cost of living in Rio de Janeiro

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Porto Alegre cheaper than Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $483 per month in Porto Alegre versus $547 in Rio de Janeiro — about 13% less.
How far is Porto Alegre from Rio de Janeiro?
The straight-line distance between Porto Alegre and Rio de Janeiro is approximately 1,124 km (698 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Porto Alegre or Rio de Janeiro?
The estimated average net salary is $741 in Porto Alegre and $832 in Rio de Janeiro. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $258 in Porto Alegre versus $285 in Rio de Janeiro per month.