Cost of Living in Santos
Summary of cost of living in Santos, Brazil:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,184.5$ (12,096.4R$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 614.9$ (3,404.8R$), excluding rent.
- Santos is 67.7% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Santos is, on average, 89.8% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 30.00 R$ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 150.00 R$ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 32.00 R$ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 11.50 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 15.00 R$ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 11.25 R$ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 6.75 R$ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 R$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 21.58 R$ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 7.89 R$ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.43 R$ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 16.03 R$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 31.75 R$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 10.49 R$ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 22.11 R$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 4.16 R$ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 3.10 R$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 5.29 R$ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 4.45 R$ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 3.25 R$ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 3.18 R$ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 5.92 R$ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 7.10 R$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 40.00 R$ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 7.74 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 11.67 R$ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 12.00 R$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 5.12 R$ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 250.00 R$ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 7.00 R$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 8.05 R$ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 80.00 R$ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 22.22 R$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 115,000.00 R$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 160,000.00 R$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 482.46 R$ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 66.25 R$ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 117.14 R$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 122.00 R$ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 266.67 R$ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 42.50 R$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,575.00 R$ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 44,333.33 R$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 257.14 R$ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 220.00 R$ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 442.86 R$ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 230.00 R$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,316.67 R$ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,816.67 R$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,428.57 R$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,966.67 R$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 789.67 R$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 658.06 R$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,729.20 R$ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 12.00 |
Prices in Santos
This city had 310 entries in the past 12 months by 19 different contributors.
Last update: 8 May 2025
Last update: 8 May 2025
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