Cost of Living in Brazil - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Brazil
Address: BR

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $511 (excluding rent), and $810 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,208 (excluding rent), and $1,783 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$5.29 R$26.42

$3.53 R$17.61

$8.83 R$44.08

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$29.02 R$145

$18.13 R$90.5

$54.4 R$272

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$6.19 R$30.88

$5.30 R$26.47

$7.08 R$35.34

Cappuccino

$1.71 R$8.56

$0.89 R$4.43

$2.84 R$14.16

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.07 R$5.34

$0.70 R$3.50

$1.58 R$7.87

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.66 R$3.30

$0.43 R$2.15

$1.04 R$5.17

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$1.78 R$8.90

$0.89 R$4.45

$3.21 R$16.02

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.62 R$13.08

$1.75 R$8.72

$4.37 R$21.81

Milk (1 liter)

$0.95 R$4.73

$0.70 R$3.47

$1.22 R$6.08

White Bread (500g)

$1.53 R$7.63

$0.91 R$4.55

$2.73 R$13.64

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.23 R$6.11

$0.79 R$3.92

$1.84 R$9.17

Eggs

$2.12 R$10.57

$1.16 R$5.77

$3.31 R$16.54

Local Cheese (1kg)

$8.71 R$43.49

$5.52 R$27.53

$16.56 R$82.6

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$3.67 R$18.30

$2.31 R$11.51

$5.18 R$25.83

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$7.44 R$37.14

$5.45 R$27.17

$10.90 R$54.4

Apples (1kg)

$2.12 R$10.57

$0.91 R$4.55

$3.10 R$15.47

Banana (1kg)

$1.33 R$6.62

$0.74 R$3.67

$2.39 R$11.92

Oranges (1kg)

$1.14 R$5.67

$0.53 R$2.64

$2.47 R$12.31

Tomato (1kg)

$1.50 R$7.50

$0.74 R$3.70

$2.22 R$11.09

Potato (1kg)

$1.18 R$5.90

$0.65 R$3.23

$1.85 R$9.24

Onion (1kg)

$1.11 R$5.55

$0.56 R$2.77

$1.85 R$9.24

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.75 R$3.74

$0.37 R$1.85

$1.30 R$6.46

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.70 R$3.48

$0.45 R$2.23

$1.12 R$5.60

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$2.13 R$10.64

$1.78 R$8.86

$3.55 R$17.73

Wine (Bottle)

$7.78 R$38.84

$4.03 R$20.12

$12.64 R$63.1

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.17 R$5.82

$0.70 R$3.49

$2.08 R$10.37

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.16 R$10.79

$1.07 R$5.32

$3.55 R$17.73

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.94 R$4.71

$0.85 R$4.24

$1.32 R$6.60

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$40.50 R$202

$24.87 R$124

$62.2 R$310

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$1.05 R$5.26

$0.88 R$4.39

$1.76 R$8.77

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$0.87 R$4.35

$0.52 R$2.58

$1.73 R$8.65

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$7.34 R$36.65

$3.67 R$18.30

$11.01 R$55.0

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.09 R$5.43

$0.96 R$4.77

$1.21 R$6.04

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$21.5K R$107.3K

$16.1K R$80.5K

$26.9K R$134.1K

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$28.1K R$140.2K

$26.7K R$133.3K

$31.1K R$155.2K

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$67.9 R$339

$44.36 R$221

$142 R$708

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$13.96 R$69.7

$7.25 R$36.18

$22.10 R$110

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$19.11 R$95.4

$16.07 R$80.2

$27.08 R$135

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$23.13 R$115

$16.12 R$80.4

$36.23 R$181

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$22.65 R$113

$12.64 R$63.1

$36.11 R$180

Cinema Ticket

$6.17 R$30.77

$4.41 R$21.98

$8.82 R$44.01

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$289 R$1,443

$146 R$727

$552 R$2,752

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$7,313 R$36.5K

$3,219 R$16.1K

$17.9K R$89.2K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$49.43 R$247

$21.79 R$109

$81.7 R$408

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$42.74 R$213

$21.67 R$108

$72.2 R$360

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$76.9 R$384

$45.41 R$227

$118 R$589

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$62.4 R$311

$32.48 R$162

$99.2 R$495

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$336 R$1,677

$219 R$1,091

$674 R$3,365

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$230 R$1,148

$146 R$727

$411 R$2,049

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$647 R$3,227

$416 R$2,078

$1,295 R$6,460

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$447 R$2,229

$269 R$1,341

$806 R$4,022

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$1,885 R$9,404

$1,119 R$5,583

$2,944 R$14.7K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$1,276 R$6,369

$796 R$3,971

$2,176 R$10.9K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$535 R$2,670

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

11.16

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: April 12, 2026

By City in Brazil

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Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
51	Caxias do Sul	463501	34	$519	$663	$1,054	$1,508	19.59	253.48
52	Cerquilho	44695	37	$407	$741	$1,053	$1,646	71.21	281.1
53	Chapeco	243477	41	$505	$827	$1,342	$1,754	213.44	258.65
54	Contagem	621863	34	$448	$696	$1,085	$1,520	227.63	324.62
55	Contenda	19128	39	$425	$776	$993	$1,612	236.07	191.48
56	Cotia	274413	40	$487	$811	$1,384	$1,787	176.22	262.97
57	Crato	131050	39	$448	$773	$1,362	$1,705	91.83	147.96
58	Criciuma	214493	34	$465	$679	$876	$1,328	54.64	282.4
59	Cuiaba	650877	41	$561	$803	$1,477	$1,696	161.85	271.8
60	Curitiba	1773718	42	$520	$843	$1,261	$1,860	141.66	295.74
61	Diadema	393237	40	$542	$809	$1,182	$1,829	263.25	281.43
62	Dourados	243367	39	$470	$776	$1,154	$1,663	104.51	203.95
63	Duque de Caxias	808161	39	$528	$786	$1,399	$1,732	155.73	244.23
64	Embu das Artes	250691	40	$557	$787	$1,379	$1,810	245.85	250.61
65	Feira de Santana	616272	30	$456	$594	$1,187	$1,341	94.1	101.81
66	Ferraz de Vasconcelos	179198	39	$451	$780	$1,148	$1,706	62.05	251.36
67	Florianopolis	537211	50	$578	$1,007	$1,423	$2,233	38.79	336
68	Fortaleza	2428708	41	$515	$801	$1,307	$1,724	59.54	273.72
69	Foz do Iguaçu	285415	37	$468	$737	$1,135	$1,527	114.85	238.32
70	Francisco Morato	165139	41	$559	$810	$1,263	$1,791	244.35	238.63
71	Franco da Rocha	144849	41	$525	$826	$1,198	$1,848	198.67	231.78
72	Goiana	81055	37	$543	$755	$1,094	$1,702	35.11	143.59
73	Goiania	1437366	44	$515	$894	$1,274	$1,932	179.85	344.4
74	Governador Valadares	257171	31	$485	$617	$1,210	$1,376	32.57	225.93
75	Gramado	40134	42	$502	$859	$1,214	$1,752	97.02	257.87
76	Gravataí	265074	38	$492	$742	$1,223	$1,435	16.78	301.58
77	Guarapuava	182093	33	$441	$653	$979	$1,507	112.12	181.84
78	Guararema	31236	35	$490	$709	$1,064	$1,627	94.93	248.88
79	Guarulhos	1291771	41	$583	$818	$1,486	$1,831	249.83	271.11
80	Ibitinga	60033	39	$509	$776	$1,064	$1,671	55.32	149.47
81	Ilheus	178649	35	$529	$678	$1,101	$1,499	77.49	171.59
82	Imbituba	52579	39	$423	$788	$1,111	$1,682	334.64	198.42
83	Imperatriz	273110	39	$470	$783	$1,159	$1,714	104.44	280.33
84	Indaiatuba	255748	46	$569	$906	$1,191	$1,956	19.06	261.22
85	Ipatinga	227731	35	$436	$696	$881	$1,496	231.88	316.53
86	Irati	59250	36	$447	$719	$1,098	$1,673	23.03	81.04
87	Itajai	264054	36	$528	$737	$1,065	$1,672	187.11	308.56
88	Itajubá, MG	93073	38	$486	$770	$919	$1,424	71.86	221.8
89	Itapema	75940	39	$497	$769	$1,195	$1,671	35.67	301.11
90	Itapetininga	157790	35	$365	$702	$752	$1,308	89.8	221.31
91	Itapevi	232297	41	$619	$802	$1,313	$1,792	99.76	274.3
92	Itaquaquecetuba	369275	39	$448	$767	$1,029	$1,700	141.14	254.05
93	Itu	168240	34	$427	$684	$1,172	$1,784	265.02	222.48
94	Itumbiara	107970	37	$464	$734	$1,196	$1,628	214.64	173.57
95	Jaboatão dos Guararapes	644037	36	$541	$719	$1,301	$1,573	42.33	186.14
96	Jacareí	240275	40	$546	$785	$1,146	$1,796	155.9	262.44
97	Jaguariúna	59347	39	$436	$772	$1,047	$1,664	164.51	252.46
98	Jaragua do Sul	182660	40	$446	$787	$1,323	$1,791	95.8	266.89
99	Joao Pessoa	833932	43	$565	$856	$1,331	$1,841	131.89	220.5
100	Joinville	616317	40	$525	$803	$1,320	$1,772	126.9	310.88

Brazil Median Internet Speeds (Updated April 2026)

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The chart highlights the Precision Threshold for mobile and fixed broadband internet speeds, updated quarterly.

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Cost of Living in Brazil - Frequently Asked Questions

Brazil offers a striking mix of value and variety. In major cities you may encounter higher lodging, dining, and entertainment costs, while smaller towns and rural areas can feel notably more affordable. For many travelers, expats, and digital nomads who balance co working needs with lifestyle perks, the payoff comes from choosing the right neighborhood and season. Consider how access to transit, amenities, and shorter commutes can lower daily expenses even in busy centers. Cost of Living in Brazil is a handy compass for comparing neighborhoods and planning longer stays. Tip: Build a simple budget that separates housing, food, transport, and leisure, and adjust by city.

Housing search often centers on neighborhoods with safety, transit access, and local character; longer leases or furnished options can simplify stays. Food options are varied: street vendors, markets, and grocery stores make home cooking economical, while dining out offers cultural flavors and social spots. Transport ranges from metro and buses to ride hailing, with bike lanes common in many cities. For work, coworking spaces and cafes with reliable WiFi support digital nomad life. Errands and services vary by area, so test several neighborhoods during your first weeks. Brazil living cost varies by region, so use a flexible plan as you unpack your routine. Tip: Build a simple weekly budget that tracks housing, meals, and transport, then adjust by neighborhood.

Quality of life hinges on how you balance work, rest, and exploration. A practical budgeting framework is to separate fixed costs (rent, bills) from discretionary spending (eating out, activities) and to assign a cap by city each month. Seasonality affects prices and crowds; high season in beach towns can raise accommodation costs but offers better options for outdoor activities, while shoulder seasons may bring calmer streets. For neighborhood fit, prioritize accessibility to transit, safety, and local amenities; a mix of quiet residential streets and lively plazas often hits the sweet spot. Tip: Start with two or three target areas, spend weekends there, and adjust based on commute, noise, and pace.