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São Tomé vs Rio de Janeiro

Brazil vs Brazil · 2,033 km apart

São Tomé

Brazil

R$2,026 ($375)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

R$2,956 ($547)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

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

Verdict

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is São Tomé cheaper than Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $375 per month in São Tomé versus $547 in Rio de Janeiro — about 46% less.
How far is São Tomé from Rio de Janeiro?
The straight-line distance between São Tomé and Rio de Janeiro is approximately 2,033 km (1,263 miles).
Which city has better salaries, São Tomé or Rio de Janeiro?
The estimated average net salary is $585 in São Tomé and $832 in Rio de Janeiro. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $210 in São Tomé versus $285 in Rio de Janeiro per month.