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Cost of Living in Viçosa do Ceará

Viçosa do Ceará, Ceará, Brazil · Population 59,712

▼ -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 Viçosa do Ceará

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 Viçosa do Ceará 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.

Compare Viçosa do Ceará

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Nearby Cities

Tianguá

22 km away · Ceará

Ubajara

38 km away · Ceará

Frecheirinha

38 km away · Ceará

Ibiapina

46 km away · Ceará

Coreaú

48 km away · Ceará

Cocal

52 km away · Piauí

Mucambo

54 km away · Ceará

Granja

57 km away · Ceará

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 Viçosa do Ceará

Viçosa do Ceará 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 Viçosa do Ceará 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 Viçosa do Ceará expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated R$2,268 ($420) per month in Viçosa do Ceará 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 Viçosa do Ceará?
A net salary of around R$2,948 ($546) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Viçosa do Ceará with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Viçosa do Ceará is R$3,510 ($650).
How much is rent in Viçosa do Ceará?
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 Viçosa do Ceará cheaper than Brazil on average?
Yes — Viçosa do Ceará 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 Viçosa do Ceará?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at R$551 ($102) in Viçosa do Ceará. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about R$24 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around R$7 ($1).
How do transport costs in Viçosa do Ceará compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Viçosa do Ceará is estimated at R$89 ($17). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Viçosa do Ceará are estimates based on Brazil national averages adjusted for city size (population 59,712). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.