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Cost of Living in Serra Talhada

Serra Talhada, Pernambuco, Brazil · Population 92,228

▼ -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 Serra Talhada

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 Serra Talhada 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

Santa Cruz da Baixa Verde

24 km away · Pernambuco

Triunfo

27 km away · Pernambuco

Manaíra

35 km away · Paraíba

Flores

38 km away · Pernambuco

Betânia

43 km away · Pernambuco

Princesa Isabel

43 km away · Paraíba

Mirandiba

50 km away · Pernambuco

Conceição

53 km away · Paraíba

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 Serra Talhada

Serra Talhada 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 Serra Talhada 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 Serra Talhada expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated R$2,268 ($420) per month in Serra Talhada 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 Serra Talhada?
A net salary of around R$2,948 ($546) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Serra Talhada with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Serra Talhada is R$3,510 ($650).
How much is rent in Serra Talhada?
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 Serra Talhada cheaper than Brazil on average?
Yes — Serra Talhada 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 Serra Talhada?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at R$551 ($102) in Serra Talhada. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about R$24 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around R$7 ($1).
How do transport costs in Serra Talhada compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Serra Talhada is estimated at R$89 ($17). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Serra Talhada are estimates based on Brazil national averages adjusted for city size (population 92,228). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.