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Cities/Brasilia

Brasilia

Brazil

Brazil's modernist planned capital, designed by Oscar Niemeyer and Lucio Costa, with striking futuristic government buildings set in the central highlands.

Population: 3.0M
Avg Income: $ 19K/yr
Avg. Temp: 21°C
Area: 5,802 km²
BRL
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29
Very Affordable

#168 of 250

42% below average

Est. Monthly Cost

$ 1 087

Based on NYC = 100 index


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Cost Breakdown

Monthly average costs by category

Housing

$ 480

per month

Food & Groceries

$ 67

per month

Restaurants

$ 227

per month

Transportation

$ 76

per month

Utilities

$ 125

per month

Entertainment

$ 64

per month

Healthcare

$ 26

per month

Clothing

$ 22

per month