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Cost of Living in Salvador
Monthly Total
$1,042
$18,235
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$308
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$24
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$308
$5,390
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$98
$1,715
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$91
$1,593
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$96
$1,680
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$210
$3,675
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$165
$2,888
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$50
$875
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$24
$420
Monthly Total
$1,042
$18,235
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