Cost of living in Serra

In Serra, Brazil, a single person typically needs around $595 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $1610 monthly.

How expensive is Serra compared to other cities?

Serra is 33% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Serra compare to your city?

Serra is 74% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Serra is, on average, 91% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Serra?

Who is Serra a good fit for?

Serra 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.

FAQ

Why is Serra so expensive?

The primary driver of costs in Serra is rent and utilities, which can be challenging for those without adequate income.

Is food expensive in Serra?

Food is 36% lower than the European benchmark, making it quite affordable for residents.

Is public transport affordable in Serra?

Public transport is 28% lower than the European benchmark, providing a cost-effective option for getting around.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
595 $
Without Rent
365 $
Rent & Utilities
230 $
Food
218 $
Transport
63 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
508 $
GDP per Capita
10,044 $
Freedom Index
6.92
Lifespan
73 years
Speak English
5%
Population
521.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 4.53 $
Dinner 21.2 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 6.45 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 0.84 $
Capuccino 1.71 $
Coke, 330ml 0.73 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 0.81 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.43 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.07 $
Eggs, 12 pack 1.75 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 7.04 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.72 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.24 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.09 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.31 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.25 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.47 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.1 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.2 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.37 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.66 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 5.26 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 0.89 $
Cigarette pack 2.19 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 0.83 $
Monthly Pass 43.7 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.98 $
Taxi, 8 km 7.09 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 49.3 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 3.14 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 3.29 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 1.48 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.05 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 71 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 109 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 18.3 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 124 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 202 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 207 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 404 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 899 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 52 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 508 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 10.06%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 36.5 $
Cinema, 1 seat 4.57 $
Haircut 6.95 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 84.2 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 37.6 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 17 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 18,447 $

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Peru
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Serra vs Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo is 70% more expensive) Serra vs Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro is 61% more expensive) Serra vs Brasilia (Brasilia is 35% more expensive) Serra vs Fortaleza (Fortaleza is 21% more expensive) Serra vs Salvador (Salvador is 25% more expensive) Serra vs Belo Horizonte (Belo Horizonte is 32% more expensive) Serra vs Manaus (Manaus is 34% more expensive) Serra vs Curitiba (Curitiba is 29% more expensive) Serra vs Recife (Recife is 30% more expensive) Serra vs Goiania (Goiania is 10% more expensive)
Argentina
Serra vs Buenos Aires (Buenos Aires is 53% more expensive) Serra vs Cordoba (Cordoba is 56% more expensive) Serra vs Rosario (Rosario is 6% more expensive) Serra vs San Miguel de Tucuman (San Miguel de Tucuman is 17% more expensive) Serra vs Mar del Plata (Mar del Plata is 26% more expensive) Serra vs Salta (Salta is 23% more expensive) Serra vs San Juan (San Juan is 11% more expensive) Serra vs Lanus (Lanus is 36% more expensive) Serra vs Santiago del Estero (Santiago del Estero is 35% less expensive) Serra vs Santa Fe (Santa Fe is 19% more expensive)
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