Cost of Living in Brazil - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Brazil
Address: BR

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $508 (excluding rent), and $791 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,215 (excluding rent), and $1,718 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$5.32 R$28.56

$3.55 R$19.04

$8.87 R$47.65

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$28.38 R$152

$17.74 R$95.3

$53.2 R$286

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$6.41 R$34.41

$5.49 R$29.50

$7.33 R$39.38

Cappuccino

$1.71 R$9.20

$0.89 R$4.76

$2.84 R$15.23

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

$1.12 R$6.02

$0.73 R$3.94

$1.65 R$8.87

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.67 R$3.61

$0.44 R$2.36

$1.05 R$5.65

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$1.77 R$9.49

$0.88 R$4.75

$3.18 R$17.09

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.63 R$14.14

$1.76 R$9.43

$4.39 R$23.57

Milk (1 liter)

$1.03 R$5.51

$0.75 R$4.05

$1.32 R$7.08

White Bread (500g)

$1.53 R$8.24

$0.91 R$4.91

$2.74 R$14.73

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.18 R$6.35

$0.76 R$4.08

$1.77 R$9.53

Eggs

$2.02 R$10.84

$1.10 R$5.92

$3.16 R$16.97

Local Cheese (1kg)

$8.60 R$46.16

$5.44 R$29.22

$16.33 R$87.7

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$3.83 R$20.56

$2.41 R$12.93

$5.40 R$29.02

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$7.40 R$39.73

$5.41 R$29.07

$10.84 R$58.2

Apples (1kg)

$2.14 R$11.51

$0.92 R$4.96

$3.14 R$16.86

Banana (1kg)

$1.32 R$7.07

$0.73 R$3.91

$2.37 R$12.72

Oranges (1kg)

$1.19 R$6.39

$0.55 R$2.97

$2.58 R$13.88

Tomato (1kg)

$1.44 R$7.72

$0.71 R$3.81

$2.13 R$11.42

Potato (1kg)

$1.17 R$6.29

$0.64 R$3.44

$1.83 R$9.84

Onion (1kg)

$1.05 R$5.63

$0.52 R$2.82

$1.75 R$9.39

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.75 R$4.04

$0.37 R$1.99

$1.30 R$6.98

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.69 R$3.71

$0.44 R$2.38

$1.11 R$5.98

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$2.14 R$11.47

$1.78 R$9.56

$3.56 R$19.12

Wine (Bottle)

$7.31 R$39.24

$4.02 R$21.57

$11.87 R$63.8

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.23 R$6.61

$0.74 R$3.97

$2.20 R$11.79

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.24 R$12.00

$1.10 R$5.92

$3.67 R$19.73

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.92 R$4.92

$0.83 R$4.43

$1.28 R$6.89

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$41.49 R$223

$25.48 R$137

$63.7 R$342

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$1.07 R$5.74

$0.89 R$4.78

$1.78 R$9.56

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$0.90 R$4.81

$0.53 R$2.85

$1.78 R$9.56

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$7.30 R$39.18

$3.64 R$19.56

$10.94 R$58.8

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.10 R$5.90

$0.96 R$5.18

$1.22 R$6.56

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

$21.7K R$116.3K

$16.2K R$87.2K

$27.1K R$145.4K

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

$27.5K R$147.9K

$26.2K R$140.6K

$30.5K R$163.7K

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

$68.4 R$367

$44.69 R$240

$143 R$768

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

$13.72 R$73.7

$7.13 R$38.27

$21.73 R$117

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$19.15 R$103

$16.10 R$86.4

$27.13 R$146

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$22.72 R$122

$15.84 R$85.1

$35.60 R$191

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$22.74 R$122

$12.69 R$68.1

$36.25 R$195

Cinema Ticket

$6.15 R$33.03

$4.39 R$23.59

$8.80 R$47.24

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

$286 R$1,537

$144 R$774

$546 R$2,931

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$7,507 R$40.3K

$3,304 R$17.7K

$18.4K R$98.6K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$49.12 R$264

$21.65 R$116

$81.2 R$436

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$42.97 R$231

$21.79 R$117

$72.6 R$390

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$77.8 R$418

$45.93 R$247

$119 R$641

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$63.2 R$339

$32.90 R$177

$101 R$540

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$328 R$1,759

$213 R$1,145

$657 R$3,529

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$230 R$1,235

$146 R$782

$411 R$2,205

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$654 R$3,514

$421 R$2,262

$1,310 R$7,033

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$456 R$2,449

$274 R$1,473

$823 R$4,418

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$1,769 R$9,497

$1,054 R$5,661

$2,853 R$15.3K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$1,209 R$6,494

$747 R$4,010

$2,129 R$11.4K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$490 R$2,630

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

11.16

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

Last update: January 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	$529	$671	$1,289	$1,473	259.22	236.27
52	Cerquilho	44695	37	$459	$726	$1,089	$1,628	146	297.77
53	Chapeco	243477	41	$508	$827	$1,315	$1,797	55.69	246.52
54	Contagem	621863	34	$569	$683	$1,013	$1,504	152.26	315.04
55	Contenda	19128	39	$562	$781	$1,047	$1,623	16.01	170.37
56	Cotia	274413	40	$552	$790	$1,246	$1,780	82.72	257.66
57	Crato	131050	39	$530	$763	$1,312	$1,713	111.64	144.1
58	Criciuma	214493	34	$392	$670	$1,064	$1,326	94.57	265.64
59	Cuiaba	650877	41	$482	$807	$1,455	$1,685	405.73	265.75
60	Curitiba	1773718	42	$525	$826	$1,280	$1,873	181.16	284.28
61	Diadema	393237	40	$539	$805	$1,324	$1,816	253.86	274.41
62	Dourados	243367	39	$459	$770	$1,081	$1,682	231.64	183.75
63	Duque de Caxias	808161	39	$475	$790	$1,340	$1,764	193.57	246.32
64	Embu das Artes	250691	40	$464	$790	$1,373	$1,806	29.48	262.87
65	Feira de Santana	616272	30	$451	$610	$1,219	$1,304	141.02	89.24
66	Ferraz de Vasconcelos	179198	39	$447	$784	$1,057	$1,706	76.16	247.58
67	Florianopolis	537211	51	$575	$989	$1,420	$2,247	41.32	324.39
68	Fortaleza	2428708	41	$514	$820	$1,303	$1,754	352.75	266.75
69	Foz do Iguaçu	285415	37	$503	$745	$1,015	$1,584	122.41	214.3
70	Francisco Morato	165139	41	$588	$821	$1,202	$1,814	178.32	235.45
71	Franco da Rocha	144849	41	$493	$809	$1,366	$1,828	89.59	234.28
72	Goiana	81055	37	$538	$731	$1,167	$1,718	49.27	113.82
73	Goiania	1437366	44	$516	$877	$1,277	$1,969	159.55	335.74
74	Governador Valadares	257171	31	$405	$616	$1,068	$1,392	22.28	197.94
75	Gramado	40134	42	$486	$840	$981	$1,803	280.3	237.85
76	Gravataí	265074	38	$458	$737	$1,044	$1,424	235.53	301.36
77	Guarapuava	182093	33	$449	$646	$1,074	$1,469	213.64	168.15
78	Guararema	31236	35	$512	$687	$1,302	$1,647	51.83	207.81
79	Guarulhos	1291771	41	$621	$817	$1,231	$1,815	206.6	264.08
80	Ibitinga	60033	39	$515	$762	$1,182	$1,698	92.45	148.55
81	Ilheus	178649	34	$538	$684	$1,419	$1,541	156.16	166.33
82	Imbituba	52579	39	$440	$771	$1,243	$1,721	179.46	221.83
83	Imperatriz	273110	39	$491	$787	$1,182	$1,667	132.28	263.76
84	Indaiatuba	255748	46	$570	$918	$1,252	$2,000	100.13	263.71
85	Ipatinga	227731	35	$413	$697	$919	$1,516	254.9	304.24
86	Irati	59250	36	$423	$723	$1,093	$1,616	36.96	73.18
87	Itajai	264054	36	$505	$723	$1,288	$1,676	170.9	308.59
88	Itajubá, MG	93073	38	$495	$765	$966	$1,429	89.65	199.73
89	Itapema	75940	39	$497	$783	$1,217	$1,712	94.75	315.37
90	Itapetininga	157790	35	$352	$686	$858	$1,293	36.52	213.37
91	Itapevi	232297	41	$601	$803	$1,233	$1,795	79.89	261.93
92	Itaquaquecetuba	369275	39	$523	$788	$1,380	$1,703	108.88	256.3
93	Itu	168240	34	$485	$669	$1,268	$1,779	100.45	227.23
94	Itumbiara	107970	37	$535	$745	$1,078	$1,594	268.1	117.17
95	Jaboatão dos Guararapes	644037	36	$480	$732	$1,388	$1,584	54.37	171.12
96	Jacareí	240275	40	$464	$803	$1,257	$1,781	119.58	257.26
97	Jaguariúna	59347	39	$521	$759	$1,156	$1,685	105.12	244.55
98	Jaragua do Sul	182660	40	$493	$787	$1,356	$1,756	247.25	249.42
99	Joao Pessoa	833932	43	$551	$837	$1,350	$1,819	36.18	219.44
100	Joinville	616317	40	$543	$781	$1,318	$1,763	213.51	318.59

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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.