Brazil
Cost of Living in Fortaleza
Monthly Total
$1,072
$18,760
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$414
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$22
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
$414
$7,245
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$87
$1,523
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$105
$1,838
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$66
$1,155
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$105
$1,838
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$183
$3,203
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$75
$1,313
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$37
$648
Monthly Total
$1,072
$18,760
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Living in Fortaleza
Fortaleza is one of Brazil's most affordable cities. Meireles beachfront is safest and most convenient but pricier. Budget expats can live very well here. Lobster dinners cost what appetizers cost in the US.
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