Cost of Living in Salvador
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Salvador, Brazil.
Overall, the cost of living in Salvador is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 18 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)21
Groceries index19
Dining out index18
Transport index14
Utilities index17
Median annual salary$10,942
Minimum wage$1.35/hr
Est. monthly childcare$337
Est. monthly healthcare premium$67
YoY inflation4.2%
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