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Cost of Living in Foz do Iguaçu

Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, Brazil · Population 285,415

▲ +0% vs Brazil average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)R$2,414 ($447)
Couple, monthlyR$4,288 ($794)
Family of four, monthlyR$5,549 ($1,028)

Estimated Prices in Foz do Iguaçu

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantR$25.76 ($4.77)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeR$103 ($19.08)per meal
CappuccinoR$7.73 ($1.43)each
Monthly groceries (single person)R$584 ($108)per month
Monthly public transport passR$94.45 ($17.49)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentR$249 ($46.11)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)R$72.12 ($13.36)per month
Fitness club membershipR$72.12 ($13.36)per month
Cinema ticketR$18.89 ($3.50)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreR$1,002 ($186)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreR$697 ($129)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreR$2,091 ($387)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Foz do Iguaçu is R$3,721 ($689) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of R$2,414 ($447) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly R$3,138 ($581) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (R$697 ($129)) represents about 29% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

São Miguel do Iguaçu

41 km away · Paraná

Medianeira

57 km away · Paraná

Matelândia

68 km away · Paraná

Capanema

79 km away · Paraná

Santa Helena

80 km away · Paraná

Céu Azul

86 km away · Paraná

Santo Antônio do Sudoeste

105 km away · Paraná

Realeza

109 km away · Paraná

Other Major Cities in Brazil

São Paulo

São Paulo · pop. 23,086,000

R$3,006 ($557) / mo

Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro · pop. 12,592,000

R$2,956 ($547) / mo

Belo Horizonte

Minas Gerais · pop. 5,328,000

R$2,956 ($547) / mo

Fortaleza

Ceará · pop. 4,167,996

R$2,610 ($483) / mo

Brasília

Distrito Federal · pop. 2,996,899

R$2,610 ($483) / mo

Teresina

Piauí · pop. 2,729,527

R$2,610 ($483) / mo

Salvador

Bahia · pop. 2,417,678

R$2,610 ($483) / mo

Manaus

Amazonas · pop. 2,303,732

R$2,610 ($483) / mo

Living in Foz do Iguaçu

Foz do Iguaçu is one of the key cities in Brazil. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is R$2,414 ($447), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around R$697 ($129) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to R$5,549 ($1,028) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately R$4,288 ($794) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Foz do Iguaçu is R$3,721 ($689). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least R$3,138 ($581) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Foz do Iguaçu expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated R$2,414 ($447) per month in Foz do Iguaçu including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for Brazil.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Foz do Iguaçu?
A net salary of around R$3,138 ($581) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Foz do Iguaçu with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Foz do Iguaçu is R$3,721 ($689).
How much is rent in Foz do Iguaçu?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated R$1,002 ($186) per month in the city centre and R$697 ($129) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about R$2,091 ($387).
Is Foz do Iguaçu cheaper than Brazil on average?
No — Foz do Iguaçu is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Brazil average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Foz do Iguaçu?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at R$584 ($108) in Foz do Iguaçu. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about R$26 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around R$8 ($1).
How do transport costs in Foz do Iguaçu compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Foz do Iguaçu is estimated at R$94 ($17). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Foz do Iguaçu are estimates based on Brazil national averages adjusted for city size (population 285,415). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.