Cost of Living in Distrito Federal
Prices in Distrito Federal (First-Level Administrative Unit in Brazil)
Top cities by number of contributors:
Brasilia - 38 contributors in the past 12 months
Riacho Fundo II - 1 contributors
Ceilândia - 1 contributors
Planaltina - 0 contributors
Sobradinho - 0 contributors
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 45.33 R$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 216.54 R$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 37.00 R$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 10.29 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 18.55 R$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 10.67 R$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 6.80 R$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 4.65 R$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 5.29 R$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 8.64 R$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 3.35 R$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 11.81 R$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 25.05 R$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 8.92 R$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 17.43 R$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 5.33 R$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 3.64 R$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.84 R$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 3.75 R$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 2.95 R$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 2.96 R$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 4.25 R$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 3.70 R$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 51.51 R$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 6.13 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 13.39 R$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 12.12 R$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.91 R$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 162.00 R$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 5.40 R$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 7.24 R$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 31.82 R$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 6.18 R$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 129,383.33 R$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 169,035.00 R$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 418.06 R$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 67.72 R$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 114.99 R$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 153.81 R$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 140.00 R$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 39.12 R$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 3,944.40 R$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 89,116.18 R$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 344.27 R$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 252.88 R$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 428.71 R$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 370.60 R$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,455.24 R$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,473.33 R$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 5,652.73 R$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 3,081.11 R$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,242.62 R$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 833.02 R$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,932.56 R$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.71 | |
Over the last 12 months, 532 data points were contributed by 133 people of this region.
Last update: 13 January 2026
Figures represent aggregated data from all cities within this administrative unit.
Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
All Cities in Distrito Federal with Available Data: