Joao Pessoa, Brazil

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Brazil

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About Joao Pessoa, Brazil

Costs exclude rent

Single / month

$447

R$2,232.61

Family of 4 / mo

$1,118

R$5,588.47

Avg salary (after tax)

$620

R$3,100.13

João Pessoa is a port city in northeastern Brazil. It is the largest city and capital of the state of Paraíba, with an estimated population of 888,679. It is located on the right bank of the Paraíba do Norte river.

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

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Fashion

Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $408.98
Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $234.97
Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $356.76
Men's Dress ShoesUSD $349.17

Financial

Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $1.67
Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $3,100

Food - Beverages

CappuccinoUSD $7.32
Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $9.14
Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $14.36
Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $5.89
Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $2.91

Food - Dining

Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $24.79
Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $156.67
Fast Food ComboUSD $44.37

Food - Grocery

Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $25.78
Beef Round (1 kg)USD $53.5
Apples (1 kg)USD $14.45
Bananas (1 kg)USD $7.9
Oranges (1 kg)USD $5.22
Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $10.73
Potatoes (1 kg)USD $7.3
Onions (1 kg)USD $9.39
Lettuce (1 Head)USD $5.55
Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $4.27
Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $45.65
Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $13.07
White Rice (1 kg)USD $7.75
Dozen EggsUSD $14.02
Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $48.13
Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $15.94
Milk (1 litre)USD $6.53

Housing

Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $2,715
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $2,480
Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $970.16
Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $666.98
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $1,914
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $1,305

Leisure

Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $110.88
Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $783.21
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $65.3
Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $39.15
Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $28,717

Transportation

1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $63.94
Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $177,959
One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $5.76
Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $6.84
Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $325.06
Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $8.4
Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $99,856

Utilities (Monthly)

Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $94.42
Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $603.99