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Cost of Living in Santo Agostinho

Santo Agostinho, Pernambuco, Brazil

▼ -13% vs Brazil average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)R$2,098 ($389)
Couple, monthlyR$3,721 ($689)
Family of four, monthlyR$4,810 ($891)

Estimated Prices in Santo Agostinho

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantR$22.60 ($4.19)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeR$90.40 ($16.74)per meal
CappuccinoR$6.78 ($1.26)each
Monthly groceries (single person)R$512 ($94.86)per month
Monthly public transport passR$82.86 ($15.35)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentR$218 ($40.46)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)R$63.28 ($11.72)per month
Fitness club membershipR$63.28 ($11.72)per month
Cinema ticketR$16.57 ($3.07)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreR$851 ($158)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreR$592 ($110)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreR$1,775 ($329)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Santo Agostinho is R$3,264 ($605) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of R$2,098 ($389) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly R$2,728 ($505) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (R$592 ($110)) represents about 28% of the total single-person budget.

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Moreno

20 km away · Pernambuco

Escada

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Camarajibe

30 km away · Pernambuco

Recife

31 km away · Pernambuco

São Lourenço da Mata

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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 Santo Agostinho

Santo Agostinho is one of the key cities in Brazil. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is R$2,098 ($389), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around R$592 ($110) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to R$4,810 ($891) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately R$3,721 ($689) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Santo Agostinho is R$3,264 ($605). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least R$2,728 ($505) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Santo Agostinho expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated R$2,098 ($389) per month in Santo Agostinho including rent outside the city centre. That is 13% less than the national average for Brazil.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Santo Agostinho?
A net salary of around R$2,728 ($505) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Santo Agostinho with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Santo Agostinho is R$3,264 ($605).
How much is rent in Santo Agostinho?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated R$851 ($158) per month in the city centre and R$592 ($110) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about R$1,775 ($329).
Is Santo Agostinho cheaper than Brazil on average?
Yes — Santo Agostinho is estimated to be about 13% cheaper than the Brazil average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Santo Agostinho?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at R$512 ($95) in Santo Agostinho. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about R$23 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around R$7 ($1).
How do transport costs in Santo Agostinho compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Santo Agostinho is estimated at R$83 ($15). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Santo Agostinho are estimates based on Brazil national averages adjusted for city size. Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.