Cost of Living in Brasilia
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Summary of cost of living in Brasilia, Brazil:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,217.3 (R$11,115.8), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $608.1 (R$3,048.6), excluding rent.
- Brasilia is 48.9% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Brasilia is, on average, 65.1% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $8.98 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $39.89 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $7.58 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $1.99 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $3.79 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $2.43 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $1.38 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $0.93 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $1.09 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $1.81 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $0.62 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $2.47 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $5.04 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $1.95 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $3.84 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $1.17 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.69 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $0.63 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $0.82 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.62 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.56 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $0.85 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $0.77 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $8.98 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | $1.31 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $2.71 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $2.44 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $1.05 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $32.31 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $1.08 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $1.44 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $6.35 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $1.26 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $23,715.39 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $32,637.50 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $89.86 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $13.08 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $22.23 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $33.62 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $27.36 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $6.98 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $841.21 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $18,622.14 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $63.41 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $47.45 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $85.52 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $79.37 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $494.16 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $302.87 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $1,109.07 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $606.07 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $243.06 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $163.01 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $846.46 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.75 | |
Prices in Brasilia
This city had 765 entries in the past 12 months by 48 different contributors.
Last update: 15 May 2026
Last update: 15 May 2026
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