Fortaleza is the cheapest of Brazil's 6 priced cities — $629 a month in essentials, 33% below Rio de Janeiro at $942. The average net salary of $474 covers that 0.8×. 91.3 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at municipality level. PM2.5 averages 10.1 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jul averages 27°C, Nov 28°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $229 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $454 |
| Groceries | $106 |
| Dining out | $132 |
| Utilities | $142 |
| Local transport | $20 |
| Essentials / mo | $629 |
| Avg net salary | $474 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $344 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $576 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Fortaleza, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $5.85 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $29.25 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $7.80 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.10 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $2.15 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.90 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.18 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.61 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.14 |
| White bread, 500 g | $2.05 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.20 |
| Eggs, 12 | $1.87 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $7.77 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $4.09 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.84 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.33 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.75 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.35 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.04 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.98 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.93 |
| Monthly transit pass | $19.50 |
| Taxi start | $1.35 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.79 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.27 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $121.46 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $20.52 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $12.57 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $25.55 |
| Cinema, one seat | $5.85 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Fortaleza has 91.3 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (municipality level). That is the 5th-highest of 6 Brazil cities we track. Brazil's national figure is 100.8, so Fortaleza runs 10 below the country as a whole.
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A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.4°C | 31°C | 80% | 65% | 95 mm |
| Feb | 27.2°C | 31.3°C | 83% | 74% | 218 mm |
| Mar | 27°C | 31.6°C | 85% | 77% | 237 mm |
| Apr | 27°C | 31.5°C | 85% | 75% | 253 mm |
| May | 27.2°C | 31.2°C | 83% | 55% | 136 mm |
| Jun | 26.9°C | 29.8°C | 80% | 40% | 62 mm |
| Jul | 26.6°C | 28.6°C | 76% | 36% | 35 mm |
| Aug | 26.8°C | 28.3°C | 73% | 25% | 4 mm |
| Sep | 26.9°C | 28.4°C | 73% | 24% | 3 mm |
| Oct | 27.3°C | 29.3°C | 74% | 33% | 5 mm |
| Nov | 27.7°C | 30.2°C | 75% | 44% | 10 mm |
| Dec | 27.7°C | 30.7°C | 77% | 55% | 39 mm |
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