Brazil · Expat City Guide

Key Facts

Budget. A comfortable single life runs about US$1,800 to US$2,500 a month; an upscale Jardins or Itaim lifestyle costs 16,000 to 25,000 reais ($3,000 to $4,650).

Housing. Rent plus condo fees and utilities for a one-bedroom in a desirable area reach 5,000 to 10,000 reais ($950 to $1,900) — housing eats 40 to 50 percent of budgets.

Ranking. São Paulo placed #3 in the world on the 2026 Nomads.com digital-nomad city ranking.