Cost of Living in Fortaleza
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Fortaleza, Brazil.
Overall, the cost of living in Fortaleza is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 17 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)20
Groceries index19
Dining out index17
Transport index14
Utilities index16
Median annual salary$10,494
Minimum wage$1.29/hr
Est. monthly childcare$323
Est. monthly healthcare premium$65
YoY inflation4.2%
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