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Serra Preta vs Rio de Janeiro

Brazil vs Brazil · 1,264 km apart

Serra Preta

Brazil

R$2,026 ($375)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

R$2,956 ($547)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

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

Verdict

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Serra Preta cheaper than Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $375 per month in Serra Preta versus $547 in Rio de Janeiro — about 46% less.
How far is Serra Preta from Rio de Janeiro?
The straight-line distance between Serra Preta and Rio de Janeiro is approximately 1,264 km (785 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Serra Preta or Rio de Janeiro?
The estimated average net salary is $585 in Serra Preta and $832 in Rio de Janeiro. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $210 in Serra Preta versus $285 in Rio de Janeiro per month.