Cost of Living in Florianopolis
Summary of cost of living in Florianopolis, Brazil:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,427.2 (R$12,331.5), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $657.6 (R$3,340.9), excluding rent.
- Florianopolis is 62.6% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Florianopolis is, on average, 85.4% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | R$45.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | R$235.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | R$40.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | R$15.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | R$17.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | R$12.53 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | R$7.00 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | R$5.22 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | R$5.54 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | R$7.41 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | R$3.09 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | R$13.57 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | R$22.04 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | R$9.19 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | R$21.59 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | R$5.40 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | R$2.83 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | R$3.39 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | R$3.82 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | R$2.41 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | R$2.22 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | R$4.19 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | R$4.28 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | R$47.50 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | R$7.77 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | R$15.17 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | R$15.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | R$6.90 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | R$414.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | R$8.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | R$12.87 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | R$60.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | R$6.58 | |
| 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$167,778.33 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | R$410.82 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | R$73.86 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | R$107.42 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | R$183.08 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | R$94.40 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | R$44.16 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | R$3,523.08 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | R$51,987.50 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | R$325.18 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | R$354.81 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | R$555.56 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | R$346.83 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | R$3,107.14 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | R$2,221.43 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | R$6,142.86 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | R$4,692.31 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | R$1,300.97 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | R$737.85 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | R$4,527.90 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 10.94 | |
Prices in Florianopolis
This city had 712 entries in the past 12 months by 54 different contributors.
Last update: 16 May 2026
Last update: 16 May 2026
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Leave a comment:3 Comments so far
spiros
on Jan 07, 2026:
prices for all goods and services in florianopilis are 3 to 4 times higher since 2012 when i last visited florianopolis and present january 2026 for example a sunbed in praia mole costed back in 2012 10 reais now 30 reais and a bootle of beer in same praia back in 2012 a latta costed 6 reais now for a small bottle of heineken or skol 18 reais ...cheers
Mathieu Roy
on Apr 03, 2022:
I Will like to know how much in florianópolis brazil for rhume
Anonymous
on Sep 04, 2021:
Real state prices showed in the higher end of the range are more typical for average locations.