Town in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
Cost of living in Bonito
How much a month costs in Bonito
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,440–2,110 (R$7,500–11,000).
Prices in Bonito
Typical 2026 ranges in BRL, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | BRL | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | R$70–150 | $13–29 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | R$300–650 | $57–124 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | R$30–55 | $5.7–10.5 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | R$70–130 | $13–25 |
| Cappuccino | R$8–15 | $1.5–2.9 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | R$10–20 | $1.9–3.8 |
| Getting around | ||
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | R$15–30 | $2.9–5.7 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | R$40–80 | $7.7–15.3 |
Value for money: 62/100
A value score of 62/100 means Bonito gives more quality of life per dollar than 61% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 74/100. It's the 24th most affordable of 30 places we cover in Brazil.
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Cost of living across Brazil
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Chapada Diamantina | $957–1,530 | 86/100 |
| Ouro Preto | $957–1,530 | 83/100 |
| Natal | $1,050–1,530 | 76/100 |
| Manaus | $1,050–1,630 | 69/100 |
| Maceió | $1,050–1,630 | 73/100 |
| Itacaré | $1,050–1,630 | 81/100 |
| Lençóis Maranhenses | $1,050–1,630 | 77/100 |
| Foz do Iguaçu | $1,150–1,720 | 76/100 |
| Porto de Galinhas | $1,150–1,720 | 75/100 |
| Belo Horizonte | $1,150–1,820 | 61/100 |
| Porto Alegre | $1,190–1,820 | 67/100 |
| Belém | $1,240–1,820 | 56/100 |
| Salvador | $1,240–1,910 | 65/100 |
| Ilha Grande | $1,240–1,910 | 67/100 |
| Paraty | $1,240–1,910 | 67/100 |
| Recife | $1,240–1,910 | 62/100 |
| Fortaleza | $1,240–1,910 | 64/100 |
| Pipa | $1,240–1,910 | 70/100 |
| Brasília | $1,240–1,910 | 61/100 |
| Morro de São Paulo | $1,240–1,910 | 72/100 |
| Curitiba | $1,240–1,910 | 61/100 |
| Gramado | $1,340–2,010 | 63/100 |
| Jericoacoara | $1,340–2,110 | 59/100 |
| Bonito | $1,440–2,110 | 62/100 |
| Búzios | $1,440–2,300 | 59/100 |
| Balneário Camboriú | $1,530–2,300 | 55/100 |
| Florianópolis | $1,530–2,390 | 55/100 |
| Rio de Janeiro | $1,720–2,680 | 35/100 |
| São Paulo | $1,720–2,680 | 34/100 |
| Fernando de Noronha | $2,300–3,640 | 29/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Bonito
Similar safety, lower cost, in South America.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Sucre | Bolivia | $457–706 |
| Uyuni | Bolivia | $499–831 |
| Huaraz | Peru | $697–1,100 |
| Huacachina | Peru | $726–1,160 |
| Salta | Argentina | $788–1,310 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Bonito?
About $766–1,150 on a lean budget, $1,440–2,110 for a comfortable month and $2,680–4,210 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Bonito?
A local meal is R$30–55 ($5.7–10.5); a mid-range restaurant is R$70–130 ($13–25) per person.
Is Brazil expensive?
Prices in Brazil are about 46% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.