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Serra Branca vs Rio de Janeiro

Brazil vs Brazil · 1,853 km apart

Serra Branca

Brazil

R$2,026 ($375)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

R$2,956 ($547)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

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

Verdict

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Serra Branca cheaper than Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $375 per month in Serra Branca versus $547 in Rio de Janeiro — about 46% less.
How far is Serra Branca from Rio de Janeiro?
The straight-line distance between Serra Branca and Rio de Janeiro is approximately 1,853 km (1,151 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Serra Branca or Rio de Janeiro?
The estimated average net salary is $585 in Serra Branca and $832 in Rio de Janeiro. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $210 in Serra Branca versus $285 in Rio de Janeiro per month.