São Paulo vs Rio de Janeiro

Cost of living comparison — which city stretches your money further?

São Paulo

Brazil

52cost index

São Paulo is 48% cheaper than the US average.

More Affordable
Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

50cost index

Rio de Janeiro is 50% cheaper than the US average.

Price Difference

4.0%

São Paulo is 4.0% pricier than Rio de Janeiro

Salary Equivalent

1.04x

$1,000 in Rio de Janeiro = $1040 in São Paulo

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