Natal, Brazil, Brazil — cost of living
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Natal, Brazil

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Natal, Brazil

About Natal, Brazil

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$434
R$2,170.19
Family of 4 / mo
$1,086
R$5,432.23
Avg salary (after tax)
$685
R$3,423.83

Natal is a Brazilian municipality and the capital of the state of Rio Grande do Norte, located in the Northeast Region of Brazil. Situated 2,227 kilometers from Brasília, the federal capital, it is the second smallest Brazilian state capital in area, covering an area of approximately 167 km2 (64 sq mi). With just over 750,000 inhabitants (2022), it is the most populous municipality in its state, the eighth in the Northeast, and the 24th in Brazil. The Greater Natal, composed of thirteen other municipalities in Rio Grande do Norte, has more than 1.5 million inhabitants, making it the fourth largest urban agglomeration in the Northeast and the nineteenth largest in Brazil.

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 $474.28
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $187.08
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $267.62
  • Men's Dress ShoesUSD $295.86

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $1.3
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $3,424

Food - Beverages

  • CappuccinoUSD $9.55
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $7.18
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $15.04
  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $6.3
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $2.78

Food - Dining

  • Fast Food ComboUSD $39.15
  • Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $22.83
  • Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $143.6

Food - Grocery

  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $22.95
  • Beef Round (1 kg)USD $49.92
  • Apples (1 kg)USD $10.88
  • Bananas (1 kg)USD $6.71
  • Oranges (1 kg)USD $4.62
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $10.43
  • Potatoes (1 kg)USD $7
  • Onions (1 kg)USD $6.71
  • Lettuce (1 Head)USD $3.25
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $4.54
  • Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $35.83
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $13.07
  • White Rice (1 kg)USD $7.15
  • Dozen EggsUSD $12.26
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $44.41
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $12.67
  • Milk (1 litre)USD $7.09

Housing

  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $3,394
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $1,305
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $666.98
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $388.05
  • 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 $110.95
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $1,523
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $101.2
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $39.15
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $31,328

Transportation

  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $45.65
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $149,894
  • One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $5.49
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $6.64
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $326.34
  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $7.38
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $107,689

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $117.45
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $540.11

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