Salvador ranks 3rd of 6 priced cities in Brazil on cost — $708 a month in essentials, 13% above Fortaleza, the cheapest. The average net salary of $385 covers that 0.5×. 86 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at municipality level. PM2.5 averages 9.2 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Aug averages 24°C, Feb 27°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 | $275 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $504 |
| Groceries | $104 |
| Dining out | $162 |
| Utilities | $110 |
| Local transport | $57 |
| Essentials / mo | $708 |
| Avg net salary | $385 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $442 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $926 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Salvador, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $7.80 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $30.23 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $7.80 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.27 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $2.63 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.90 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.28 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.87 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.35 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.52 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.24 |
| Eggs, 12 | $1.99 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $9.28 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $4.39 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.07 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.50 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.37 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.09 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.33 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.07 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.15 |
| Monthly transit pass | $57.33 |
| Taxi start | $1.61 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.17 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.26 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $92.22 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $17.28 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $9.64 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $25.74 |
| Cinema, one seat | $7.31 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Salvador has 86 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (municipality level). That is the lowest of the 6 Brazil cities we track. Brazil's national figure is 100.8, so Salvador runs 15 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 | 26.7°C | 30.2°C | 78% | 52% | 66 mm |
| Feb | 27.1°C | 30.8°C | 78% | 57% | 50 mm |
| Mar | 27°C | 30.8°C | 79% | 52% | 120 mm |
| Apr | 26.4°C | 30.1°C | 82% | 55% | 188 mm |
| May | 25.5°C | 28.5°C | 82% | 55% | 216 mm |
| Jun | 24.5°C | 26.9°C | 82% | 50% | 169 mm |
| Jul | 23.9°C | 25.6°C | 80% | 49% | 127 mm |
| Aug | 23.8°C | 25.5°C | 79% | 46% | 90 mm |
| Sep | 24.4°C | 26.5°C | 78% | 43% | 60 mm |
| Oct | 25.6°C | 28.2°C | 77% | 43% | 50 mm |
| Nov | 26.2°C | 29.1°C | 78% | 58% | 77 mm |
| Dec | 26.6°C | 29.8°C | 77% | 55% | 48 mm |
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