Belem, Brazil, Brazil — cost of living
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Belem, Brazil

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Belem, Brazil

About Belem, Brazil

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$487
R$2,435.32
Family of 4 / mo
$1,219
R$6,095.89
Avg salary (after tax)
$692
R$3,459.12

Belém, often called Belém of Pará, is the capital and largest city of the state of Pará in the north of Brazil. It is the gateway to the Amazon River with a busy port, airport, and bus/coach station. Belém lies approximately 100 km upriver from the Atlantic Ocean, on the Pará River, which is part of the greater Amazon River system, separated from the larger part of the Amazon delta by Ilha de Marajó. With an estimated population of 1,398,531 people — or 2,491,052, considering its metropolitan area — it is the 12th most populous city in Brazil, as well as the 16th by economic relevance. It is the second largest in the North Region, second only to Manaus, in the state of Amazonas.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

Cost breakdown by category

Cost breakdown

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Fashion

  • Men's Dress ShoesUSD $456.87
  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $348.09
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $326.34
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $282.79

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $2.41
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $3,459

Food - Beverages

  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $10.43
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $11.72
  • CappuccinoUSD $8.33
  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $5.69
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $3.66

Food - Dining

  • Fast Food ComboUSD $39.15
  • Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $150.1
  • Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $23.5

Food - Grocery

  • Milk (1 litre)USD $8.17
  • Lettuce (1 Head)USD $4.81
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $4.81
  • Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $78.3
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $17
  • White Rice (1 kg)USD $6.56
  • Dozen EggsUSD $14.36
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $42.62
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $20.42
  • Beef Round (1 kg)USD $46.94
  • Apples (1 kg)USD $13.86
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $13.86
  • Bananas (1 kg)USD $9.09
  • Oranges (1 kg)USD $7.75
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $10.43
  • Potatoes (1 kg)USD $6.41
  • Onions (1 kg)USD $5.22

Housing

  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $4,351
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $3,176
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $848.85
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $576.01
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $2,524
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $1,653

Leisure

  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $195.82
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $1,632
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $32,633
  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $139.26
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $39.15

Transportation

  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $7.86
  • One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $4.94
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $326.34
  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $11.58
  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $26.08
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $110,952
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $176,218

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $127.27
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $636.36

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