Cost of living in Fortaleza, Brazil

Summary of cost of living in Fortaleza

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: R$ 11,107
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: R$ 4,851
  • Fortaleza is the cheapest city in Brazil (9 out of 9)
  • Fortaleza is the 3rd cheapest city in Latin America (28 out of 30)
  • Cost of living in Fortaleza is cheaper than in 92% of cities in the World (173 out of 189)

List of prices in Fortaleza
Current as of Mar 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district R$ 27
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) R$ 35
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast R$ 13
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk R$ 5.98
12 eggs, large R$ 14
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes R$ 8
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese R$ 22
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples R$ 10
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes R$ 7
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket R$ 5.50
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality R$ 46
2 liters of coca-cola R$ 9
Bread for 2 people for 1 day R$ 4.24
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area R$ 3,087
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area R$ 2,287
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat R$ 524
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area R$ 3,247
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area R$ 1,934
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio R$ 454
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) R$ 89
40” flat screen tv R$ 2,141
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) R$ 693
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) R$ 29
Hourly rate for cleaning help R$ 15
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) R$ 262
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) R$ 297
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) R$ 405
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes R$ 357
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new R$ 87,279
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas R$ 5.75
Monthly ticket public transport R$ 176
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) R$ 33
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) R$ 29
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) R$ 70
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) R$ 169
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) R$ 23
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) R$ 12
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) R$ 16
4 rolls of toilet paper R$ 7
Tube of toothpaste R$ 6
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city R$ 76
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub R$ 95
2 tickets to the movies R$ 52
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) R$ 164
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert R$ 169
1 cocktail drink in downtown club R$ 24
Cappuccino in expat area of the city R$ 12
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) R$ 10
Ipad wi-fi 128gb R$ 3,177
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) R$ 0.85
1 month of gym membership in business district R$ 113
1 package of marlboro cigarettes R$ 11
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 334 prices entered by 36 different people.
Latest price update: March 18, 2024

Fortaleza position in our World Ranking

the world
173rd
out of 189
latin america
28th
out of 30
brazil
9th
out of 9

Cheapest and most expensive products in Fortaleza compared to other cities:

the world
2nd
latin america
1st
latin america
1st
latin america
3rd
latin america
3rd
latin america
3rd

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