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Cost of Living in Salvador
Monthly Total
$1,081
$18,918
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$425
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
$425
$7,438
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$89
$1,558
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$112
$1,960
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$60
$1,050
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$105
$1,838
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$183
$3,203
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$70
$1,225
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$37
$648
Monthly Total
$1,081
$18,918
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Living in Salvador
Salvador offers excellent value with rich culture. Barra and Rio Vermelho are safest neighborhoods. Pelourinho is charming but requires more caution. Bahian food (moqueca, acarajé) is affordable and incredible.
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