Cost of Living in Salvador
Summary of cost of living in Salvador, Brazil:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,116.0 (R$10,715.4), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $581.8 (R$2,946.4), excluding rent.
- Salvador is 62.4% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Salvador is, on average, 83.0% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $7.90 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $31.60 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $7.90 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $2.57 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $3.95 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $2.25 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $1.29 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $0.94 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $1.36 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $1.40 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $0.57 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $2.01 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $4.26 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $2.02 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $3.26 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $0.95 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.69 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $0.51 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $0.63 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.50 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.61 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $0.81 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $1.09 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $5.92 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | $1.25 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $2.05 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $2.37 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $1.14 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $58.06 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $1.63 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $1.91 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $9.68 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $1.27 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $23,477.49 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $33,294.97 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $93.39 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $9.76 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $17.50 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $26.07 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $26.33 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $7.41 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $362.03 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $15,402.84 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $60.89 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $34.95 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $86.85 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $81.41 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $510.04 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $278.83 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $937.34 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $447.60 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $197.58 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $126.13 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $389.54 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 10.00 | |
Prices in Salvador
This city had 252 entries in the past 12 months by 26 different contributors.
Last update: 4 May 2026
Last update: 4 May 2026
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