Cost of Living in Brasilia
Summary of cost of living in Brasilia, Brazil:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,985.8$ (11,327.9R$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 557.3$ (3,178.8R$), excluding rent.
- Brasilia is 54.4% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Brasilia is, on average, 72.9% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 40.00 R$ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 250.00 R$ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 35.00 R$ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 10.00 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 18.00 R$ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 10.84 R$ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 6.85 R$ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 4.84 R$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 20.28 R$ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 8.33 R$ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.58 R$ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 11.42 R$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 23.24 R$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 8.57 R$ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 17.22 R$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 5.01 R$ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 3.49 R$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.83 R$ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3.95 R$ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.99 R$ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 3.03 R$ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 4.18 R$ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 3.56 R$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 50.00 R$ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 5.98 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 12.86 R$ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 12.00 R$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 5.50 R$ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 244.00 R$ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.40 R$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 7.24 R$ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 31.80 R$ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 22.46 R$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 140,000.00 R$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 159,922.31 R$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 386.38 R$ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 72.27 R$ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 112.03 R$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 137.84 R$ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 120.00 R$ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 40.00 R$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,696.36 R$ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 84,571.43 R$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 309.05 R$ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 236.29 R$ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 388.26 R$ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 352.00 R$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,245.65 R$ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,383.33 R$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 5,333.33 R$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,052.63 R$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,225.15 R$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 743.22 R$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,890.48 R$ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 11.71 |
Prices in Brasilia
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Last update: April 2025
Last update: April 2025
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