Cost of Living in Brazil
Summary of cost of living in Brazil:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,357.3£ (10,459.6R$), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 383.8£ (2,957.2R$), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Brazil is, on average, 57.6% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Brazil is, on average, 81.0% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 3.89 £ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 20.76 £ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 4.54 £ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 1.30 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.95 £ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.26 £ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 0.80 £ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.50 £ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 2.67 £ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 0.99 £ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.39 £ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 1.48 £ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.78 £ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 1.21 £ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 2.41 £ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.68 £ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.42 £ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.38 £ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.48 £ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.38 £ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.35 £ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.52 £ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.48 £ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.19 £ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 0.87 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.57 £ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 1.56 £ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.65 £ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 29.59 £ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 0.78 £ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.04 £ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 5.19 £ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 2.91 £ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 15,572.37 £ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 19,913.09 £ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 49.82 £ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 10.04 £ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 13.76 £ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 16.64 £ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 16.19 £ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 4.54 £ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 210.50 £ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 5,311.82 £ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 35.27 £ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 30.79 £ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 54.96 £ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 44.83 £ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 239.81 £ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 164.88 £ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 464.53 £ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 327.29 £ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 107.15 £ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 76.16 £ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 321.73 £ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 11.15 |
Prices in Brazil
This country had 22108 entries in the past 12 months by 1688 different contributors.
Last update: 31 May 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 31 May 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Sources and References
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
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 |
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| Sao Paulo | 32.9 | 14.8 | 24.9 | 35.0 | 29.6 | 50.2 | |
| Campinas | 30.6 | 9.6 | 21.3 | 32.3 | 26.7 | 57.8 | |
| Brasilia | 30.5 | 10.2 | 21.5 | 29.6 | 30.0 | 44.7 | |
| Florianopolis | 30.2 | 11.9 | 22.1 | 29.6 | 27.6 | 49.4 | |
| Rio de Janeiro | 30.1 | 10.4 | 21.4 | 30.3 | 27.6 | 39.8 | |
| Porto Alegre | 29.9 | 8.4 | 20.3 | 31.2 | 24.3 | 46.9 | |
| Fortaleza | 29.3 | 5.8 | 18.9 | 28.6 | 25.6 | 29.8 | |
| Belo Horizonte | 28.9 | 8.5 | 19.9 | 28.0 | 24.3 | 41.4 | |
| Curitiba | 27.8 | 8.2 | 19.1 | 27.4 | 25.1 | 46.6 | |
| Recife | 27.1 | 7.7 | 18.5 | 27.9 | 23.0 | 44.3 |
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