Cost of Living in Brazil
Summary of cost of living in Brazil:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,005.3$ (10,452.6R$), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 549.5$ (2,864.1R$), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Brazil is, on average, 53.5% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Brazil is, on average, 77.1% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 30.00 R$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 160.00 R$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 37.00 R$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 10.00 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 15.00 R$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 9.97 R$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 6.23 R$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 3.87 R$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 5.40 R$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 7.71 R$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 3.00 R$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 11.45 R$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 21.64 R$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 9.68 R$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 18.81 R$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 5.28 R$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 3.19 R$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.89 R$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 3.57 R$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 2.78 R$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 2.58 R$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 4.03 R$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 3.85 R$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 40.00 R$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 6.71 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 12.18 R$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 12.48 R$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 5.00 R$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 239.13 R$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 6.20 R$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 8.05 R$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 40.00 R$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 6.09 R$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 118,890.00 R$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 162,500.83 R$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 405.54 R$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 69.97 R$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 105.46 R$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 129.99 R$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 133.76 R$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 36.00 R$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,723.77 R$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 48,808.44 R$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 274.63 R$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 244.44 R$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 438.09 R$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 348.92 R$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,974.42 R$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,293.09 R$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,751.54 R$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,540.87 R$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 893.16 R$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 599.54 R$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,649.33 R$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.06 | |
Prices in Brazil
This country had 13206 entries in the past 12 months by 917 different contributors.
Last update: 12 February 2026
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Last update: 12 February 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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By City in Brazil
Rank |
City |
Cost of Living Index |
Rent Index |
Cost of Living Plus Rent Index |
Groceries Index |
Restaurant Price Index |
Local Purchasing Power Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sao Paulo | 39.9 | 17.1 | 29.5 | 40.8 | 35.5 | 53.4 | |
| Florianopolis | 36.3 | 14.4 | 26.3 | 33.1 | 35.0 | 58.8 | |
| Campinas | 35.7 | 10.6 | 24.3 | 37.3 | 32.1 | 51.5 | |
| Joao Pessoa | 35.3 | 8.0 | 22.9 | 32.3 | 27.9 | 43.2 | |
| Rio de Janeiro | 35.1 | 12.7 | 24.9 | 34.7 | 31.2 | 39.3 | |
| Brasilia | 35.0 | 11.7 | 24.4 | 34.7 | 33.6 | 61.4 | |
| Porto Alegre | 34.7 | 9.6 | 23.2 | 35.5 | 32.0 | 44.6 | |
| Fortaleza | 34.4 | 7.4 | 22.1 | 32.2 | 30.7 | 43.6 | |
| Belo Horizonte | 34.0 | 10.0 | 23.1 | 32.3 | 29.2 | 42.2 | |
| Curitiba | 33.3 | 9.8 | 22.6 | 31.7 | 30.6 | 52.3 | |
| Salvador | 33.3 | 9.7 | 22.5 | 31.5 | 31.7 | 33.4 | |
| Recife | 30.7 | 10.4 | 21.5 | 28.3 | 27.3 | 38.2 |
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Cost of Living by Administrative Unit in Brazil:
Cost of Living in Acre
Cost of Living in Alagoas
Cost of Living in Amapá
Cost of Living in Amazonas
Cost of Living in Bahia
Cost of Living in Ceará
Cost of Living in Distrito Federal
Cost of Living in Espírito Santo
Cost of Living in Goiás
Cost of Living in Maranhão
Cost of Living in Mato Grosso
Cost of Living in Mato Grosso do Sul
Cost of Living in Minas Gerais
Cost of Living in Paraná
Cost of Living in Paraíba
Cost of Living in Pará
Cost of Living in Pernambuco
Cost of Living in Piauí
Cost of Living in Rio Grande do Norte
Cost of Living in Rio Grande do Sul
Cost of Living in Rio de Janeiro
Cost of Living in Rocha
Cost of Living in Rondônia
Cost of Living in Roraima
Cost of Living in Santa Catarina
Cost of Living in Sergipe
Cost of Living in São Paulo
Cost of Living in Tocantins
Cost of Living in Alagoas
Cost of Living in Amapá
Cost of Living in Amazonas
Cost of Living in Bahia
Cost of Living in Ceará
Cost of Living in Distrito Federal
Cost of Living in Espírito Santo
Cost of Living in Goiás
Cost of Living in Maranhão
Cost of Living in Mato Grosso
Cost of Living in Mato Grosso do Sul
Cost of Living in Minas Gerais
Cost of Living in Paraná
Cost of Living in Paraíba
Cost of Living in Pará
Cost of Living in Pernambuco
Cost of Living in Piauí
Cost of Living in Rio Grande do Norte
Cost of Living in Rio Grande do Sul
Cost of Living in Rio de Janeiro
Cost of Living in Rocha
Cost of Living in Rondônia
Cost of Living in Roraima
Cost of Living in Santa Catarina
Cost of Living in Sergipe
Cost of Living in São Paulo
Cost of Living in Tocantins
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