In Brasilia, Brazil, living costs about $806 per month for one person and $2242 for a family of four, including rent.
Brasilia is 9% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Brasilia is 67% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Brasilia is, on average, 87% lower than in New York City.
Brasilia is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
The main driver of costs in Brasilia is rent and utilities, which can significantly impact overall living expenses.
No, food is 25% lower compared to the European benchmark, making it more affordable for residents.
Public transport is 33% higher than the European benchmark, which may be a consideration for daily commuting.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 6.74 $ |
| Dinner | 32.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.25 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.81 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.06 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.17 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.01 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.48 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.43 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.34 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.05 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.51 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.11 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.86 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.28 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.06 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.19 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.2 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.53 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.53 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.1 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.17 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 1.01 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 48.1 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.03 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.45 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 61 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.57 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 2.92 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.13 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.74 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 59 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 91 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 17.8 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 239 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 535 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 356 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 893 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,484 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,454 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 457 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.88% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.3 $ |
| Haircut | 8.72 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 67.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 50.1 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 484 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,560 $ |