Cost of Living in Blumenau - Santa Catarina
Summary of cost of living in Blumenau - Santa Catarina, Brazil:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,154.7 (R$10,949.6), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $591.3 (R$3,004.6), excluding rent.
- Blumenau - Santa Catarina is 66.5% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Blumenau - Santa Catarina is, on average, 91.0% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | R$35.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | R$230.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | R$40.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | R$17.50 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | R$20.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | R$12.82 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | R$6.24 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | R$4.58 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | R$4.71 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | R$6.53 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | R$2.58 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | R$9.90 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | R$23.25 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | R$9.22 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | R$16.96 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | R$5.33 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | R$2.24 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | R$3.25 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | R$3.25 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | R$2.80 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | R$2.59 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | R$4.00 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | R$4.15 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | R$50.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | R$7.61 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | R$17.38 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | R$11.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | R$6.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | R$260.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | R$6.80 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | R$4.63 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | R$15.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | R$6.13 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | R$118,890.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | R$163,360.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | R$430.52 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | R$76.71 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | R$115.83 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | R$126.00 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | R$100.00 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | R$33.50 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | R$2,025.00 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | R$36,000.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | R$256.50 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | R$294.75 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | R$549.80 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | R$475.00 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | R$1,987.50 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | R$1,436.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | R$3,792.50 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | R$2,945.00 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | R$780.59 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | R$600.33 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | R$3,889.29 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 10.27 | |
Prices in Blumenau - Santa Catarina
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Last update: 4 May 2026
Last update: 4 May 2026
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This city and area are supposed to be the safest in Brazil with least crime. But in a inside, mini mall, I saw 3 guards recharging an ATM. One had a large shotgun or rifle he kept pointed down the hall!? Makes you wonder, why he needed to do that?