🍜
$5.73
31.1 BRL Business Lunch (incl. drink)
☕
$3.25
17.7 BRL Cappuccino
🚌
$35
190 BRL Monthly Transport Pass
🏠
$391.4
2,126 BRL Studio 45m² (normal area)
How much does it cost to live in Brazil alone?
To live in Fortaleza on a moderate budget, you'll need around $737/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($391), weekday lunches out ($115), weekend casual meals ($57), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($98), a monthly transit pass ($35), and a few taxi rides ($42). No gym, no dining out every night — just everyday life.
How much does it cost to live in Brazil for two?
2 persons
$1,122
≈ €1,003
If there are two of you, plan on around $1,122 ≈ €1,003/month — a proper apartment ($431), meals and daily drinks for both, two transit passes, and more taxi rides.
What does it cost to raise a family in Brazil?
With a child, the total comes to around $1,243 ≈ €1,111/month. Kids eat less, rarely pay for transit, but you'll need more taxi rides and little extras add up fast. School fees not included.
Item
USD $
BRL R$
🍽️
Business Lunch (incl. drink)
$5.73
31.1 BRL
🍔
Fast Food Combo Meal
$7.07
38.4 BRL
🍗
Chicken Breast (500g)
$2.29
12.4 BRL
🥛
Milk (1L)
$1.14
6.19 BRL
🥚
Eggs (12)
$2.68
14.6 BRL
🍅
Tomatoes (1kg)
$1.34
7.28 BRL
🧀
Local Cheese (500g)
$3.63
19.7 BRL
🍎
Apples (1kg)
$2.68
14.6 BRL
🥔
Potatoes (1kg)
$1.15
6.25 BRL
🍺
Beer 0.5L (supermarket)
$1.15
6.25 BRL
🍷
Wine Bottle (red, table)
$8.79
47.7 BRL
🥤
Coca-Cola (2L)
$2.10
11.4 BRL
🍞
Bread (2 people, 1 day)
$0.87
4.73 BRL
Item
USD $
BRL R$
🏢
Rent 85m² (expensive area)
$602.6
3,273 BRL
🏠
Rent 85m² (normal area)
$430.9
2,341 BRL
💡
Utilities 85m² (2 persons)
$129.6
703.8 BRL
🏢
Studio 45m² (expensive)
$554.8
3,013 BRL
🏠
Studio 45m² (normal area)
$391.4
2,126 BRL
💡
Utilities 45m² (1 person)
$91
494.1 BRL
📶
Internet (monthly)
$12
65.4 BRL
📺
TV 40" Flat Screen
$378.6
2,056 BRL
🔲
Microwave (800/900W)
$131.7
715.2 BRL
🧴
Laundry Detergent (3L)
$5.54
30.1 BRL
🧹
Cleaning Help (per hour)
$3.06
16.6 BRL
Item
USD $
BRL R$
👖
Jeans (Levis 501)
$50.5
274 BRL
👗
Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)
$52.6
285.4 BRL
👟
Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas)
$79.3
430.8 BRL
👞
Leather Business Shoes
$51
277.1 BRL
Item
USD $
BRL R$
🚗
VW Golf (new)
$17,098
92,875 BRL
⛽
Gasoline (1L)
$1.15
6.25 BRL
🎫
Monthly Transport Pass
$35
190 BRL
🚕
Taxi Trip (8km)
$10.5
57.1 BRL
Item
USD $
BRL R$
💊
Cold Medicine (6 days)
$4.40
23.9 BRL
💉
Antibiotics (12 doses)
$9.17
49.8 BRL
🏥
Doctor Visit (15 min)
$48.2
261.6 BRL
Item
USD $
BRL R$
🧻
Tampons (32 pcs)
$3.63
19.7 BRL
🧴
Deodorant (50ml)
$2.48
13.5 BRL
🧴
Shampoo (400ml)
$2.68
14.6 BRL
🧻
Toilet Paper (4 rolls)
$1.53
8.31 BRL
🪥
Toothpaste
$0.98
5.32 BRL
💇
Men's Haircut
$14.5
78.9 BRL
Item
USD $
BRL R$
🍺
Dinner for 2 (pub)
$14.1
76.8 BRL
🎬
Cinema (2 tickets)
$11.7
63.3 BRL
🎭
Theater (2 tickets, best)
$45.7
248.1 BRL
🍝
Italian Dinner for 2 (full)
$35.6
193.1 BRL
🍸
Cocktail (downtown)
$4.59
24.9 BRL
☕
Cappuccino
$3.25
17.7 BRL
🍺
Beer in Pub (500ml)
$2.10
11.4 BRL
📱
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
$722.8
3,926 BRL
📱
Mobile (1 min, prepaid)
$0.21
1.14 BRL
🏋️
Gym Membership (monthly)
$23.3
126.6 BRL
🚬
Marlboro Cigarettes
$2.10
11.4 BRL