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Cost of Living in São Pedro do Sul

São Pedro do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil · Population 15,577

▼ -16% vs Brazil average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)R$2,026 ($375)
Couple, monthlyR$3,591 ($665)
Family of four, monthlyR$4,641 ($859)

Estimated Prices in São Pedro do Sul

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantR$21.87 ($4.05)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeR$87.48 ($16.20)per meal
CappuccinoR$6.56 ($1.22)each
Monthly groceries (single person)R$496 ($91.80)per month
Monthly public transport passR$80.19 ($14.85)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentR$211 ($39.15)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)R$61.24 ($11.34)per month
Fitness club membershipR$61.24 ($11.34)per month
Cinema ticketR$16.04 ($2.97)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreR$817 ($151)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreR$568 ($105)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreR$1,704 ($316)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in São Pedro do Sul is R$3,159 ($585) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of R$2,026 ($375) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly R$2,634 ($488) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (R$568 ($105)) represents about 28% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Santa Maria

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Jaguari

51 km away · Rio Grande do Sul

Júlio de Castilhos

65 km away · Rio Grande do Sul

Tupanciretã

69 km away · Rio Grande do Sul

Cacequi

69 km away · Rio Grande do Sul

Restinga Sêca

81 km away · Rio Grande do Sul

São Gabriel

81 km away · Rio Grande do Sul

Santiago

82 km away · Rio Grande do Sul

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 São Pedro do Sul

São Pedro do Sul is one of the key cities in Brazil. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is R$2,026 ($375), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around R$568 ($105) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to R$4,641 ($859) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately R$3,591 ($665) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in São Pedro do Sul is R$3,159 ($585). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least R$2,634 ($488) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is São Pedro do Sul expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated R$2,026 ($375) per month in São Pedro do Sul including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Brazil.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in São Pedro do Sul?
A net salary of around R$2,634 ($488) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in São Pedro do Sul with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in São Pedro do Sul is R$3,159 ($585).
How much is rent in São Pedro do Sul?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated R$817 ($151) per month in the city centre and R$568 ($105) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about R$1,704 ($316).
Is São Pedro do Sul cheaper than Brazil on average?
Yes — São Pedro do Sul is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Brazil average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in São Pedro do Sul?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at R$496 ($92) in São Pedro do Sul. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about R$22 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around R$7 ($1).
How do transport costs in São Pedro do Sul compare?
A monthly public transport pass in São Pedro do Sul is estimated at R$80 ($15). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for São Pedro do Sul are estimates based on Brazil national averages adjusted for city size (population 15,577). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.