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Cost of Living in Limoeiro do Norte

Limoeiro do Norte, Ceará, Brazil · Population 59,560

▼ -6% vs Brazil average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)R$2,268 ($420)
Couple, monthlyR$4,026 ($746)
Family of four, monthlyR$5,207 ($964)

Estimated Prices in Limoeiro do Norte

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantR$24.30 ($4.50)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeR$97.20 ($18.00)per meal
CappuccinoR$7.29 ($1.35)each
Monthly groceries (single person)R$551 ($102)per month
Monthly public transport passR$89.10 ($16.50)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentR$235 ($43.50)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)R$68.04 ($12.60)per month
Fitness club membershipR$68.04 ($12.60)per month
Cinema ticketR$17.82 ($3.30)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreR$932 ($173)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreR$648 ($120)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreR$1,944 ($360)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Limoeiro do Norte is R$3,510 ($650) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of R$2,268 ($420) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly R$2,948 ($546) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (R$648 ($120)) represents about 29% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Tabuleiro do Norte

12 km away · Ceará

Quixeré

14 km away · Ceará

Russas

27 km away · Ceará

Morada Nova

31 km away · Ceará

Alto Santo

46 km away · Ceará

Palhano

47 km away · Ceará

Jaguaruana

49 km away · Ceará

Baraúna

54 km away · Rio Grande do Norte

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 Limoeiro do Norte

Limoeiro do Norte is one of the key cities in Brazil. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is R$2,268 ($420), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around R$648 ($120) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to R$5,207 ($964) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately R$4,026 ($746) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Limoeiro do Norte is R$3,510 ($650). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least R$2,948 ($546) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Limoeiro do Norte expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated R$2,268 ($420) per month in Limoeiro do Norte including rent outside the city centre. That is 6% less than the national average for Brazil.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Limoeiro do Norte?
A net salary of around R$2,948 ($546) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Limoeiro do Norte with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Limoeiro do Norte is R$3,510 ($650).
How much is rent in Limoeiro do Norte?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated R$932 ($173) per month in the city centre and R$648 ($120) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about R$1,944 ($360).
Is Limoeiro do Norte cheaper than Brazil on average?
Yes — Limoeiro do Norte is estimated to be about 6% cheaper than the Brazil average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Limoeiro do Norte?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at R$551 ($102) in Limoeiro do Norte. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about R$24 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around R$7 ($1).
How do transport costs in Limoeiro do Norte compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Limoeiro do Norte is estimated at R$89 ($17). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Limoeiro do Norte are estimates based on Brazil national averages adjusted for city size (population 59,560). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.