Cost of Living in Salvador
Summary of cost of living in Salvador, Brazil:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,872.2$ (10,273.7R$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 528.3$ (2,899.2R$), excluding rent.
- Salvador is 72.0% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Salvador is, on average, 93.3% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 35.00 R$ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 150.00 R$ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 37.50 R$ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 12.00 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 22.00 R$ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 10.12 R$ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 4.38 R$ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.30 R$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 24.69 R$ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 6.62 R$ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.95 R$ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 10.13 R$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 22.57 R$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 9.88 R$ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 16.27 R$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 4.17 R$ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 3.90 R$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.18 R$ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.83 R$ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.53 R$ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 3.06 R$ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.83 R$ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 4.17 R$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 30.00 R$ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 7.15 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 10.40 R$ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 11.00 R$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 5.20 R$ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 247.00 R$ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.90 R$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 10.42 R$ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 49.00 R$ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 22.14 R$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 99,995.00 R$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 148,497.50 R$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 372.51 R$ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 78.00 R$ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 88.57 R$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 111.29 R$ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 150.00 R$ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 32.50 R$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,250.00 R$ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 60,000.00 R$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 290.00 R$ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 164.50 R$ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 380.00 R$ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 437.50 R$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,466.67 R$ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,183.33 R$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,933.33 R$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,933.33 R$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 594.57 R$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 329.80 R$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,170.00 R$ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 10.35 |
Prices in Salvador
This city had 328 entries in the past 12 months by 33 different contributors.
Last update: 15 June 2025
Last update: 15 June 2025
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