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São Bento vs Rio de Janeiro

Brazil vs Brazil · 1,928 km apart

São Bento

Brazil

R$2,026 ($375)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

R$2,956 ($547)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

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

Verdict

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is São Bento cheaper than Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $375 per month in São Bento versus $547 in Rio de Janeiro — about 46% less.
How far is São Bento from Rio de Janeiro?
The straight-line distance between São Bento and Rio de Janeiro is approximately 1,928 km (1,198 miles).
Which city has better salaries, São Bento or Rio de Janeiro?
The estimated average net salary is $585 in São Bento and $832 in Rio de Janeiro. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $210 in São Bento versus $285 in Rio de Janeiro per month.