Cost of Living in Santos
Summary of cost of living in Santos, Brazil:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,230.9$ (12,135.2R$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 611.7$ (3,327.4R$), excluding rent.
- Santos is 61.7% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Santos is, on average, 80.7% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 35.00 R$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 160.00 R$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 32.00 R$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 13.00 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 15.00 R$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 12.71 R$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 7.83 R$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 5.12 R$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 5.52 R$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 9.71 R$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 3.21 R$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 13.43 R$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 31.37 R$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 10.03 R$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 22.78 R$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 4.43 R$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 2.72 R$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 5.86 R$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 3.93 R$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 3.63 R$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 3.18 R$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 5.48 R$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 5.90 R$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 40.00 R$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 7.62 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 10.26 R$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 12.00 R$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 5.50 R$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 225.00 R$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 7.00 R$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 8.05 R$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 90.00 R$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 5.98 R$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 108,000.00 R$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 156,163.33 R$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 510.95 R$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 65.71 R$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 111.67 R$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 140.00 R$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 266.67 R$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 45.00 R$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,450.00 R$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 41,133.33 R$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 261.43 R$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 187.50 R$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 441.67 R$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 250.00 R$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,816.67 R$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,990.00 R$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 4,891.25 R$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 3,211.67 R$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,102.16 R$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 764.34 R$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,018.89 R$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 12.64 |
Prices in Santos
This city had 405 entries in the past 12 months by 24 different contributors.
Last update: 7 December 2025
Last update: 7 December 2025
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