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São Sebastião vs Rio de Janeiro

Brazil vs Brazil · 245 km apart

São Sebastião

Brazil

R$2,268 ($420)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

R$2,956 ($547)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

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

Verdict

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is São Sebastião cheaper than Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $420 per month in São Sebastião versus $547 in Rio de Janeiro — about 30% less.
How far is São Sebastião from Rio de Janeiro?
The straight-line distance between São Sebastião and Rio de Janeiro is approximately 245 km (153 miles).
Which city has better salaries, São Sebastião or Rio de Janeiro?
The estimated average net salary is $650 in São Sebastião and $832 in Rio de Janeiro. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $230 in São Sebastião versus $285 in Rio de Janeiro per month.