11.3% above the Brazil average
Ranked #426 of 577 cities · More expensive than 26.2% of cities worldwide
Compared to Brazil average · See Brazil ranking โ
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | BRL 2,687/mo โ $529 | BRL 2,095/mo โ $412 | 22% |
| 3-Bedroom | BRL 4,890/mo โ $962 | BRL 3,480/mo โ $684 | 29% |
Santos has a cost of living index of 25.6 (New York = 100, rent included), from a single data source.
ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.
Santos is affordable by global standards (ranked #426 of 577 cities). It is 11.3% more expensive than the Brazil average, based on 13 cities.
Groceries are average and dining out is affordable. The best value is restaurants and the priciest is groceries.
Local purchasing power is limited: residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.
Workers in Brazil earning BRL 285,800 gross take home BRL 17,459/month after tax (26.7% effective rate). See full Brazil tax calculator →
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