Cost of Living in Brasilia
Summary of cost of living in Brasilia, Brazil:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,278.9$ (11,351.0R$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 624.1$ (3,108.6R$), excluding rent.
- Brasilia is 63.1% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Brasilia is, on average, 88.1% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 45.00 R$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 250.00 R$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 35.00 R$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 10.00 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 18.00 R$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 11.18 R$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 7.14 R$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 4.77 R$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 5.39 R$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 9.24 R$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 3.39 R$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 11.90 R$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 24.44 R$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 9.41 R$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 17.95 R$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 5.31 R$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 3.83 R$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3.26 R$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 4.16 R$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 3.28 R$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 2.98 R$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 4.55 R$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 3.83 R$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 50.00 R$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 6.29 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 13.48 R$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 12.24 R$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 5.50 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) | 31.83 R$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 6.19 R$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 118,890.00 R$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 167,955.38 R$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 452.06 R$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 66.66 R$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 115.54 R$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 155.00 R$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 140.00 R$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 40.00 R$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 3,920.46 R$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 88,027.80 R$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 316.57 R$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 242.09 R$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 415.53 R$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 370.60 R$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,455.79 R$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,518.82 R$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 5,821.90 R$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 3,238.82 R$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,262.00 R$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 843.86 R$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,787.23 R$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.64 | |
Prices in Brasilia
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Last update: 5 March 2026
Last update: 5 March 2026
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