Cost of Living in Fortaleza
Summary of cost of living in Fortaleza, Brazil:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,100.3$ (11,031.1R$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 588.7$ (3,092.1R$), excluding rent.
- Fortaleza is 51.3% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Fortaleza is, on average, 78.7% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 35.00 R$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 175.00 R$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 40.00 R$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 10.00 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 20.00 R$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 11.18 R$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.75 R$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 3.00 R$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 5.89 R$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 8.77 R$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.83 R$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 9.60 R$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 18.82 R$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 9.22 R$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 21.58 R$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 5.73 R$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 2.90 R$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.93 R$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 3.63 R$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 3.01 R$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 2.42 R$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 4.00 R$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 4.50 R$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 35.00 R$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 6.79 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 8.83 R$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 10.88 R$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.50 R$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 100.00 R$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 6.00 R$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 6.44 R$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 34.00 R$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 6.28 R$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 118,890.00 R$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 162,530.00 R$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 643.33 R$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 64.44 R$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 105.45 R$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 133.22 R$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 300.00 R$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 35.00 R$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 920.00 R$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 19,800.00 R$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 307.14 R$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 315.80 R$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 575.00 R$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 370.00 R$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,131.67 R$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,106.00 R$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,017.14 R$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,774.00 R$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,270.83 R$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 539.76 R$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,507.03 R$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.38 | |
Prices in Fortaleza
This city had 314 entries in the past 12 months by 24 different contributors.
Last update: 20 March 2026
Last update: 20 March 2026
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Leave a comment:4 Comments so far
Mike Dean
on Mar 18, 2026:
I like smell brazil, i dont know him meat but i tasten it from my tooth. Price is good!
Anonymous
on Jul 05, 2023:
Yep, bunch of American idiots losing money with Fortaleza real estate, they should be losing money with overpriced Manhattan real estate instead!
Jason
on Feb 25, 2023:
The costs for real estate and eating out are way understated. As per Kam, the cost of a 1br is close to 2,250-2,750 BRL with everything included and eating out is about double what is listed. Weird how Numbeo is accurate for some cities and way off on others.
Kam
on Feb 25, 2023:
1k BRL for 1BR apartment in a good location? Whoever put that in must be doing drugs. It is difficult to find a decent 1br apartment in a good area for less than 2.5k BRL. Meal for 2 at a decent restaurant is closer to 200 BRL. The rest is close to accurate.