Cost of Living in Santos
Summary of cost of living in Santos, Brazil:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,433.7 (R$12,229.9), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $665.3 (R$3,343.6), excluding rent.
- Santos is 61.8% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Santos is, on average, 88.0% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | R$40.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | R$160.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | R$33.50 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | R$13.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | R$15.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | R$12.88 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | R$6.86 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | R$5.11 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | R$5.52 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | R$8.41 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | R$3.22 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | R$12.42 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | R$29.05 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | R$10.78 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | R$22.71 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | R$5.67 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | R$2.98 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | R$5.03 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | R$3.76 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | R$2.81 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | R$2.90 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | R$5.40 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | R$4.75 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | R$40.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | R$7.38 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | R$11.79 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | R$12.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | R$5.50 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | R$230.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | R$7.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | R$10.46 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | R$90.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | R$6.22 | |
| 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$168,821.43 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | R$500.00 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | R$69.29 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | R$109.86 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | R$140.00 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | R$316.67 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | R$45.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | R$1,500.00 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | R$52,333.33 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | R$288.33 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | R$187.50 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | R$445.00 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | R$280.00 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | R$2,700.00 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | R$2,120.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | R$4,953.75 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | R$3,411.67 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | R$1,179.02 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | R$834.72 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | R$2,991.52 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 12.79 | |
Prices in Santos
This city had 307 entries in the past 12 months by 13 different contributors.
Last update: 4 May 2026
Last update: 4 May 2026
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