🇧🇷 South America
Florianópolis, Brazil
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Brazil's most liveable city; popular with remote workers and surfers
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full Florianópolis climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 42,666 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 340 Mbps | 194 Mbps | 10 ms | 40,204 |
| Mobile | 283 Mbps | 26.5 Mbps | 21 ms | 2,462 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 5.06 BRL, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | $655 | BRL 3,315 |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | $1,273 | — |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | $2,418 | BRL 12,235 |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $928 | BRL 4,695 |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $618 | BRL 3,125 |
| 1BR outside center | $450 | BRL 2,275 |
| 3BR city center | $1,265 | BRL 6,400 |
| 3BR outside center | $968 | BRL 4,900 |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $263 | BRL 1,330 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $151 | BRL 763 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $8.89 | BRL 45.00 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $46.44 | BRL 235 |
| Fast food combo | $8.10 | BRL 41.00 |
| Beef (per lb) | $4.27 | BRL 21.59 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $2.54 | BRL 12.87 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $80 | BRL 407 |
| Phone plan / mo | $14 | BRL 69.45 |
| Internet / mo | $21 | BRL 108 |
| Gym membership / mo | $34 | BRL 173 |
| Cinema ticket | $8.40 | BRL 42.50 |
| Preschool / mo | $696 | BRL 3,523 |
| International school / yr | $10,274 | BRL 51,988 |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $23,495 | BRL 118,890 |
Visa, taxes & legal in Brazil
Country-level research that applies to living in Florianópolis — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Tourist entry (US passport) | 90 days visa-free + 90 extension |
| Digital nomad visa | Digital Nomad Visa (VITEM XIV) — income requirement $1,500/mo or $18,000 savings — compare all countries → |
| Path to permanent residency | DNV years generally don't count; retirement/investor routes do |
| Tax if you become resident | Worldwide system · top rate 27.5% top — tax breakdown → |
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 8/10 · cross-border collection 8/10 — legal detail → |
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Location
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo