Brazil
Brazil's modernist planned capital, designed by Oscar Niemeyer and Lucio Costa, with striking futuristic government buildings set in the central highlands.
#146 of 250
34% below average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 950
Based on NYC = 100 index
Brasilia is the 146. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 950 for one adult.
Most of that goes on basic grocery basket, which runs 28% above the median city and adds $ 41 a month: chicken breast (1kg) $ 9, pork (1kg) $ 8.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is restaurants, 59% below the median: mcmeal at mcdonalds $ 7, cappuccino $ 3. You also get off lightly on housing, utilities.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
48 prices on this page come from live scrapers (12 sources, observed September 28, 2026 to October 14, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Brasilia, Brazil. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/brasilia. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (City Center) | 501.28 / month | 1 | 2026-10-14 | VivaReal |
| 1BR Apartment (Outside Center) | 365.94 / month | 1 | 2026-10-14 | VivaReal |
| 3BR Apartment (City Center) | 1,584.05 / month | 1 | 2026-10-14 | VivaReal |
| 3BR Apartment (Outside Center) | 1,162.97 / month | 1 | 2026-10-14 | VivaReal |
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 8.52 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Pork (1kg) | 7.62 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Beef (1kg) | 14.03 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 17.54 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 9.62 / item | 1 | 2026-09-28 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Milk (1 liter) | 1.76 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Yogurt (150g) | 1.06 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Cheese (1kg) | 12.43 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Butter (200g) | 3.61 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Bread (500g) | 3.26 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Pasta (500g) | 2.60 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Rice (1kg) | 1.40 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Oats (500g) | 6.11 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 2.60 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 3.41 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 6.01 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Carrots (1kg) | 5.50 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Onions (1kg) | 2.60 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Garlic (1kg) | 1.60 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.80 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Apples (1kg) | 3.41 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Banana (1kg) | 3.11 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Oranges (1kg) | 1.60 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Lentils (1kg) | 9.62 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 2.60 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 2.23 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Flour (1kg) | 1.85 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Sugar (1kg) | 2.00 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Coffee (250g) | 6.01 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 0.90 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 4.01 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.32 / liter | 1 | 2026-10-13 | National fuel price sources |
| Basic Utilities (85m2 Apt) | 48.40 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Official Electricity Tariffs (BR/TH/IN distributors not on energy-tariffs) |
| Mobile Plan (10GB+) | 7.02 / month | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Telecom Tariffs Japan / Brazil / South Africa |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | 9.41 / month | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Telecom Tariffs Japan / Brazil / South Africa |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 27.17 / month | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Americas Entertainment Chains, Gym Chains |
| Cinema Ticket | 4.01 / ticket | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Cinema Ticket Prices |
| Doctor Visit (15 min) | 24.06 / visit | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Private Clinics & Telehealth |
| Cold Medicine (6 days) | 2.52 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Global Local Pharmacies, Online Pharmacies (API) |
| Antibiotics (12 doses) | 2.12 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Global Local Pharmacies, Online Pharmacies (API) |
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 71.98 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Americas Local Fashion Stores |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 71.98 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Americas Local Fashion Stores |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 140.36 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Americas Local Fashion Stores |
| Business Shoes (Leather) | 32.08 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Americas Local Fashion Stores |
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