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Cost of Living in Porto Velho

Porto Velho, Rondônia, Brazil · Population 517,709

▲ +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 Porto Velho

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 Porto Velho 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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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 Porto Velho

Porto Velho 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 Porto Velho 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 Porto Velho expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated R$2,414 ($447) per month in Porto Velho 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 Porto Velho?
A net salary of around R$3,138 ($581) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Porto Velho with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Porto Velho is R$3,721 ($689).
How much is rent in Porto Velho?
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 Porto Velho cheaper than Brazil on average?
No — Porto Velho is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Brazil average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Porto Velho?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at R$584 ($108) in Porto Velho. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about R$26 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around R$8 ($1).
How do transport costs in Porto Velho compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Porto Velho is estimated at R$94 ($17). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Porto Velho are estimates based on Brazil national averages adjusted for city size (population 517,709). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.