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Fortaleza, Brazil
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About Fortaleza, Brazil
Costs exclude rentSingle / month
$418
R$2,089.2
Family of 4 / mo
$1,046
R$5,229.49
Avg salary (after tax)
$313
R$1,566.36
Fortaleza is the state capital of Ceará, located in Northeastern Brazil. It is Brazil's fourth largest city—Fortaleza surpassed Salvador in 2024 census with a population of slightly over 2.5 million. Currently, it is the eleventh richest city in the country by gross domestic product and the richest in the Northeast, with a GDP of about 73 billion reais. It forms the core of the Fortaleza metropolitan area, which is home to almost 4 million people.
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Fashion
- Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $445.96
- Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $358.99
- Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $294.98
- Men's Dress ShoesUSD $419.82
Financial
- Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $1.48
- Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $1,566
Food - Beverages
- CappuccinoUSD $10.43
- Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $10.77
- Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $23.5
- Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $6.16
- Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $3.79
Food - Dining
- Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $33.93
- Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $137.03
- Fast Food ComboUSD $43.08
Food - Grocery
- Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $24.74
- Beef Round (1 kg)USD $50.96
- Apples (1 kg)USD $11.33
- Bananas (1 kg)USD $6.56
- Oranges (1 kg)USD $7.75
- Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $7.75
- Potatoes (1 kg)USD $8.49
- Onions (1 kg)USD $5.22
- Lettuce (1 Head)USD $4.54
- Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $4.88
- Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $55.47
- Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $13.07
- White Rice (1 kg)USD $6.56
- Dozen EggsUSD $10.63
- Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $43.81
- Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $18.48
- Milk (1 litre)USD $7.27
Housing
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $2,888
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $1,795
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $1,051
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $545.74
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $1,240
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $783.21
Leisure
- Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $132.83
- Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $1,958
- Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $169.27
- Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $39.15
- Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $45,033
Transportation
- 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $31.09
- Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $174,482
- One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $5.08
- Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $6.37
- Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $120.77
- Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $6.3
- Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $140,322
Utilities (Monthly)
- Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $110
- Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $497.51