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São Pedro vs Rio de Janeiro

Brazil vs Brazil · 485 km apart

São Pedro

Brazil

R$2,026 ($375)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

R$2,956 ($547)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

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

Verdict

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is São Pedro cheaper than Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $375 per month in São Pedro versus $547 in Rio de Janeiro — about 46% less.
How far is São Pedro from Rio de Janeiro?
The straight-line distance between São Pedro and Rio de Janeiro is approximately 485 km (301 miles).
Which city has better salaries, São Pedro or Rio de Janeiro?
The estimated average net salary is $585 in São Pedro and $832 in Rio de Janeiro. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $210 in São Pedro versus $285 in Rio de Janeiro per month.