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Cost of Living in Florianópolis
Monthly Total
$1,497
$26,198
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$667
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$28
Based on a typical expat lifestyle: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 1/14/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$667
$11,673
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$101
$1,768
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$140
$2,450
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$96
$1,680
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$150
$2,625
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$198
$3,465
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$100
$1,750
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$45
$788
Monthly Total
$1,497
$26,198
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Living in Florianópolis
Florianópolis has summer price swings - December-February can be 30-50% higher. Lagoa da Conceição is pricier but has the best nomad scene. Campeche offers surf access at lower prices. Car helpful for island mobility.
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