Brazil vs Brazil · 553 km apart
Brazil
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Cheaper overallBrazil
single / month
| Expense | João Pessoa | Fortaleza | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.77 | $5.13 | João Pessoa |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $19.08 | $20.52 | João Pessoa |
| Cappuccino | $1.43 | $1.54 | João Pessoa |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $108 | $116 | João Pessoa |
| Monthly public transport pass | $17.49 | $18.81 | João Pessoa |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $46.11 | $49.59 | João Pessoa |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $13.36 | $14.36 | João Pessoa |
| Fitness club membership | $13.36 | $14.36 | João Pessoa |
| Cinema ticket | $3.50 | $3.76 | João Pessoa |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $186 | $203 | João Pessoa |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $129 | $141 | João Pessoa |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $387 | $424 | João Pessoa |
| Total single-person budget | $447 | $483 | João Pessoa |
| Average net salary | $689 | $741 |
João Pessoa is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in João Pessoa runs about $447 versus $483 in Fortaleza — a difference of roughly 8%.
Salary-adjusted, Fortaleza leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in João Pessoa · Full cost of living in Fortaleza