Cost of living in Fortaleza, Brazil

Summary of cost of living in Fortaleza

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: R$ 10,986
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: R$ 4,781
  • Fortaleza is the cheapest city in Brazil (10 out of 10)
  • Cost of living in Fortaleza is cheaper than in 81% of cities in Latin America (26 out of 32)
  • Cost of living in Fortaleza is cheaper than in 88% of cities in the World (173 out of 196)

List of prices in Fortaleza
Current as of Dec 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district R$ 26
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$ 6
12 eggs, large R$ 14
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes R$ 8
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese R$ 20
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$ 7
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality R$ 47
2 liters of coca-cola R$ 9
Bread for 2 people for 1 day R$ 4.81
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area R$ 3,145
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area R$ 2,172
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat R$ 571
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area R$ 3,395
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area R$ 1,805
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio R$ 408
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) R$ 86
40” flat screen tv R$ 2,094
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) R$ 547
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) R$ 31
Hourly rate for cleaning help R$ 15
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) R$ 209
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) R$ 228
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) R$ 385
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes R$ 332
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new R$ 87,998
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas R$ 5.43
Monthly ticket public transport R$ 170
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$ 27
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) R$ 40
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) R$ 152
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) R$ 18
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) R$ 11
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) R$ 16
4 rolls of toilet paper R$ 7
Tube of toothpaste R$ 5.45
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city R$ 72
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub R$ 96
2 tickets to the movies R$ 48
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) R$ 154
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert R$ 194
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$ 3,630
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) R$ 1.13
1 month of gym membership in business district R$ 109
1 package of marlboro cigarettes R$ 11
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 389 prices entered by 42 different people.
Latest price update: December 02, 2023

Fortaleza position in our World Ranking

the world
173rd
out of 196
latin america
26th
out of 32
brazil
10th
out of 10

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

the world
4th
latin america
1st
latin america
3rd
latin america
3rd
latin america
3rd
latin america
3rd

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