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Cost of Living in São Sebastião do Maranhão

São Sebastião do Maranhão, Minas Gerais, Brazil · Population 10,079

▼ -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 Sebastião do Maranhão

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 Sebastião do Maranhão 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

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Água Boa

22 km away · Minas Gerais

Itamarandiba

40 km away · Minas Gerais

Capelinha

44 km away · Minas Gerais

Peçanha

52 km away · Minas Gerais

Rio Vermelho

52 km away · Minas Gerais

São João Evangelista

55 km away · Minas Gerais

Malacacheta

59 km away · Minas Gerais

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 Sebastião do Maranhão

São Sebastião do Maranhão 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 Sebastião do Maranhão 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 Sebastião do Maranhão expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated R$2,026 ($375) per month in São Sebastião do Maranhão 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 Sebastião do Maranhão?
A net salary of around R$2,634 ($488) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in São Sebastião do Maranhão with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in São Sebastião do Maranhão is R$3,159 ($585).
How much is rent in São Sebastião do Maranhão?
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 Sebastião do Maranhão cheaper than Brazil on average?
Yes — São Sebastião do Maranhão 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 Sebastião do Maranhão?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at R$496 ($92) in São Sebastião do Maranhão. 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 Sebastião do Maranhão compare?
A monthly public transport pass in São Sebastião do Maranhão is estimated at R$80 ($15). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for São Sebastião do Maranhão are estimates based on Brazil national averages adjusted for city size (population 10,079). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.