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Cost of Living in Goiânia

Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil · Population 1,437,366

▲ +8% vs Brazil average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)R$2,610 ($483)
Couple, monthlyR$4,641 ($859)
Family of four, monthlyR$6,009 ($1,113)

Estimated Prices in Goiânia

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantR$27.70 ($5.13)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeR$111 ($20.52)per meal
CappuccinoR$8.31 ($1.54)each
Monthly groceries (single person)R$628 ($116)per month
Monthly public transport passR$102 ($18.81)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentR$268 ($49.59)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)R$77.57 ($14.36)per month
Fitness club membershipR$77.57 ($14.36)per month
Cinema ticketR$20.31 ($3.76)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreR$1,097 ($203)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreR$763 ($141)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreR$2,290 ($424)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Goiânia is R$4,001 ($741) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of R$2,610 ($483) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly R$3,393 ($628) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (R$763 ($141)) represents about 29% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

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18 km away · Goiás

Trindade

25 km away · Goiás

Goianira

27 km away · Goiás

Nerópolis

31 km away · Goiás

Goianápolis

31 km away · Goiás

Hidrolândia

31 km away · Goiás

Bonfinópolis

32 km away · Goiás

Aragoiânia

33 km away · Goiás

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 Goiânia

Goiânia is one of the key cities in Brazil. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is R$2,610 ($483), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around R$763 ($141) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to R$6,009 ($1,113) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately R$4,641 ($859) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Goiânia is R$4,001 ($741). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least R$3,393 ($628) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Goiânia expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated R$2,610 ($483) per month in Goiânia including rent outside the city centre. That is 8% more than the national average for Brazil.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Goiânia?
A net salary of around R$3,393 ($628) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Goiânia with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Goiânia is R$4,001 ($741).
How much is rent in Goiânia?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated R$1,097 ($203) per month in the city centre and R$763 ($141) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about R$2,290 ($424).
Is Goiânia cheaper than Brazil on average?
No — Goiânia is estimated to be about 8% more expensive than the Brazil average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Goiânia?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at R$628 ($116) in Goiânia. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about R$28 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around R$8 ($2).
How do transport costs in Goiânia compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Goiânia is estimated at R$102 ($19). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Goiânia are estimates based on Brazil national averages adjusted for city size (population 1,437,366). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.