In Fortaleza, Brazil, a family of four typically needs around $1731 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $717 monthly.
Compared to the European benchmark, Fortaleza is 19% cheaper overall.
Fortaleza is 70% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Fortaleza is, on average, 89% lower than in New York City.
Fortaleza tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.
The primary driver of expense in Fortaleza is rent and utilities, which can significantly impact overall living costs.
Food is 28% lower than the European benchmark, making it quite affordable for residents.
Public transport is 17% higher than the European benchmark, which may be a consideration for daily commuters.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 4.25 $ |
| Dinner | 28.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.42 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.9 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.36 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.04 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.13 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.35 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.94 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.07 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.94 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.15 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.34 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.08 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.76 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.49 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.23 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.23 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.39 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.88 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.3 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.1 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.83 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 41.2 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.04 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.23 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 31.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.76 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.12 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.25 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.01 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 51 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 79 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 17.6 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 199 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 359 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 311 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 418 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,359 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 754 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 228 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.53% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 18.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.95 $ |
| Haircut | 11.3 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 77.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 42.2 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 232 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,197 $ |