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São Mateus vs Fortaleza

Brazil vs Brazil · 1,673 km apart

São Mateus

Brazil

R$2,268 ($420)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Fortaleza

Brazil

R$2,610 ($483)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseSão MateusFortalezaCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$4.50$5.13São Mateus
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$18.00$20.52São Mateus
Cappuccino$1.35$1.54São Mateus
Monthly groceries (single person)$102$116São Mateus
Monthly public transport pass$16.50$18.81São Mateus
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$43.50$49.59São Mateus
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$12.60$14.36São Mateus
Fitness club membership$12.60$14.36São Mateus
Cinema ticket$3.30$3.76São Mateus
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$173$203São Mateus
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$120$141São Mateus
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$360$424São Mateus
Total single-person budget$420$483São Mateus
Average net salary$650$741

Verdict

São Mateus is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in São Mateus runs about $420 versus $483 in Fortaleza — a difference of roughly 15%.

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 São Mateus  ·  Full cost of living in Fortaleza

Frequently Asked Questions

Is São Mateus cheaper than Fortaleza?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $420 per month in São Mateus versus $483 in Fortaleza — about 15% less.
How far is São Mateus from Fortaleza?
The straight-line distance between São Mateus and Fortaleza is approximately 1,673 km (1,040 miles).
Which city has better salaries, São Mateus or Fortaleza?
The estimated average net salary is $650 in São Mateus and $741 in Fortaleza. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $230 in São Mateus versus $258 in Fortaleza per month.