Cost of Living

Florianópolis, Brazil

Live cost-of-living data for Florianópolis — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
25/ 10075% cheaper than New York
+3% rent since Jul 2026
$1,050/mo
Median Income
78/100
Safety
15%
Income Tax
humid subtropical
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
62/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$530/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$380/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$950/month
Food & Groceries
48/100
Milk (1 liter)$0.92/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.85/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.2/kg
Transportation
35/100
Monthly Transit Pass$53/month
One-Way Ticket$1.2/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.5/km
Utilities
52/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$85/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$38/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$25/month
Healthcare
65/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$60/visit
Dentist Visit$75/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
Education
50/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$400/month
International Primary School (yearly)$9,500/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$350/course
Entertainment
48/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$10/ticket
Theater Ticket$35/ticket
Museum Entry$12/ticket
Clothing
50/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$55/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$35/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$80/pair
Personal Care
40/100
Haircut (Men)$18/cut
Haircut (Women)$35/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$4.5/bottle
Dining Out
45/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$10/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$45/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$7/meal
Childcare
55/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$650/month
Babysitter (per hour)$12/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$16/pack
Fitness & Sports
48/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$40/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$18/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$7/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

175 Mbps
Internet Speed
$150
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
70/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Lagoa da Conceição, Campeche, Centro

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Florianópolis cheap to live in?

Florianópolis has a cost of living index of 25/100, where New York = 100. It is 75% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $900–$1,260 per month.

How much does rent cost in Florianópolis?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Florianópolis costs approximately $530/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $380/month.

Is Florianópolis good for digital nomads?

Florianópolis has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 175 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $150/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Florianópolis?

The median net monthly salary in Florianópolis is approximately $1,050 USD. The income tax rate is around 15%.

How does Florianópolis compare to New York for cost of living?

Florianópolis (cost index 25) is 75% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,875/month by moving from New York to Florianópolis.

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