Cheapest priced cityFortaleza$629 essentials/mo
Priciest priced cityRio de Janeiro$942 essentials/mo
Average 1-bed outside centre$348across 6 priced cities
Fortaleza vs the worldCheaper than 426 of the 535 priced cities we trackessentials, single person, USD
Tourist stay signal90 days visa-free for most of Europe and Latin America, but US, Canadian and Australian citizens need an eVisa again since April 2025.as of 2026-07
City-by-city monthly costs
Essentials are sourced rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining, and local transport. They are not a full lifestyle budget.
| Fortaleza | $629 | 91.3 municipality | $229 | $454 | $106 | $132 | $142 | $20 | $474 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recife | $659 | 91.8 municipality | $255 | $487 | $101 | $135 | $130 | $38 | $420 |
| Salvador | $708 | 86 municipality | $275 | $504 | $104 | $162 | $110 | $57 | $385 |
| São Paulo | $891 | 95.7 municipality | $402 | $690 | $117 | $205 | $120 | $47 | $855 |
| Florianópolis | $931 | 97.8 municipality | $452 | $623 | $97 | $200 | $101 | $81 | $931 |
| Rio de Janeiro | $942 | 93.3 municipality | $474 | $823 | $102 | $177 | $139 | $50 | $596 |
Single person, USD. Data updated August 6, 2026.
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