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São Bernardo do Campo vs Rio de Janeiro

Brazil vs Brazil · 354 km apart

São Bernardo do Campo

Brazil

R$2,414 ($447)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

R$2,956 ($547)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseSão Bernardo do CampoRio de JaneiroCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$4.77$5.76São Bernardo do Campo
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$19.08$23.04São Bernardo do Campo
Cappuccino$1.43$1.73São Bernardo do Campo
Monthly groceries (single person)$108$131São Bernardo do Campo
Monthly public transport pass$17.49$21.12São Bernardo do Campo
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$46.11$55.68São Bernardo do Campo
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$13.36$16.13São Bernardo do Campo
Fitness club membership$13.36$16.13São Bernardo do Campo
Cinema ticket$3.50$4.22São Bernardo do Campo
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$186$235São Bernardo do Campo
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$129$163São Bernardo do Campo
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$387$490São Bernardo do Campo
Total single-person budget$447$547São Bernardo do Campo
Average net salary$689$832

Verdict

São Bernardo do Campo is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in São Bernardo do Campo runs about $447 versus $547 in Rio de Janeiro — a difference of roughly 22%.

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 Bernardo do Campo  ·  Full cost of living in Rio de Janeiro

Frequently Asked Questions

Is São Bernardo do Campo cheaper than Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $447 per month in São Bernardo do Campo versus $547 in Rio de Janeiro — about 22% less.
How far is São Bernardo do Campo from Rio de Janeiro?
The straight-line distance between São Bernardo do Campo and Rio de Janeiro is approximately 354 km (220 miles).
Which city has better salaries, São Bernardo do Campo or Rio de Janeiro?
The estimated average net salary is $689 in São Bernardo do Campo and $832 in Rio de Janeiro. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $242 in São Bernardo do Campo versus $285 in Rio de Janeiro per month.