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São Luís vs Rio de Janeiro

Brazil vs Brazil · 2,269 km apart

São Luís

Brazil

R$2,610 ($483)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

R$2,956 ($547)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

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

Verdict

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is São Luís cheaper than Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $483 per month in São Luís versus $547 in Rio de Janeiro — about 13% less.
How far is São Luís from Rio de Janeiro?
The straight-line distance between São Luís and Rio de Janeiro is approximately 2,269 km (1,410 miles).
Which city has better salaries, São Luís or Rio de Janeiro?
The estimated average net salary is $741 in São Luís and $832 in Rio de Janeiro. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $258 in São Luís versus $285 in Rio de Janeiro per month.