In Joao Pessoa, Brazil, a family of four typically needs around $1690 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $669 monthly.
Joao Pessoa is 24% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Joao Pessoa is 73% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Joao Pessoa is, on average, 89% lower than in New York City.
Joao Pessoa 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 cost of living is significantly influenced by rent and utilities, which can be challenging for those without a substantial income.
Food prices are notably lower, being 34% lower than the European benchmark.
Public transport is relatively affordable, with costs being 6% lower than the European benchmark.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 4.2 $ |
| Dinner | 21.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.31 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.77 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.7 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.14 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.2 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.04 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.4 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.62 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.84 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.79 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.96 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.71 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.12 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.22 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.8 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.61 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.66 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.29 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.43 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.9 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 57.2 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.04 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.82 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 35.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.45 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.53 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.18 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.89 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 27 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 41 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 16.4 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 226 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 430 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 277 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 555 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,113 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 733 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 405 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.98% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.41 $ |
| Haircut | 6.35 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 103 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 37.9 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 252 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,434 $ |