Cost of living
Cost of living
Total monthly essentials: approximately €880/month for a single person in a 1-bedroom flat (rent + utilities + groceries + transit). District and lifestyle swing this 30–50% either way.
| Item | Monthly / item cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom flat, city centre | €600/mo | IBGE / FIPE / Secovi ↗ |
| Rent per square metre | €11.00/m² | IBGE / FIPE / Secovi ↗ |
| Utilities (85m² flat) | €65/mo | IBGE / FIPE / Secovi ↗ |
| Public transport pass | €35/mo | IBGE / FIPE / Secovi ↗ |
| Groceries, one person | €180/mo | IBGE / FIPE / Secovi ↗ |
| Restaurant meal, average | €7 | IBGE / FIPE / Secovi ↗ |
Climate
Climate
Monthly normals — high · low (°C)
Annual: 27.8° / 20.7° · 1221mm rainfall
Monthly rainfall (mm)
Hottest month typically Feb, coldest Jul. Values are station normals — actual weather varies year-to-year. Source: INMET — Normais Climatológicas 1991–2020 ↗
Also in Brazil
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Moving to Brazil
Visa routes
Relevant residence permits. Full visa data on the Brazil country brief.
VisaVITEM XI — Employment Work VisaNon-Brazilian workers sponsored by Brazilian employers.VisaVITEM XV Rentista (Retiree / Passive-Income)Self-funded retirees and passive-income earners.VisaVITEM XIV Investor VisaForeign investors in Brazilian businesses or real estate.VisaFamily Reunification ResidenceFamily members of Brazilian citizens and residents.
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