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Pouso Alegre vs Rio de Janeiro

Brazil vs Brazil · 290 km apart

Pouso Alegre

Brazil

R$2,268 ($420)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

R$2,956 ($547)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

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

Verdict

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pouso Alegre cheaper than Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $420 per month in Pouso Alegre versus $547 in Rio de Janeiro — about 30% less.
How far is Pouso Alegre from Rio de Janeiro?
The straight-line distance between Pouso Alegre and Rio de Janeiro is approximately 290 km (180 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Pouso Alegre or Rio de Janeiro?
The estimated average net salary is $650 in Pouso Alegre and $832 in Rio de Janeiro. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $230 in Pouso Alegre versus $285 in Rio de Janeiro per month.