Island in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Cost of living in Ilha Grande
How much a month costs in Ilha Grande
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,240–1,910 (R$6,500–10,000).
Prices in Ilha Grande
Typical 2026 ranges in BRL, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | BRL | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | R$80–160 | $15–31 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | R$300–700 | $57–134 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | R$35–60 | $6.7–11.5 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | R$80–160 | $15–31 |
| Cappuccino | R$8–15 | $1.5–2.9 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | R$12–22 | $2.3–4.2 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | R$40–80 | $7.7–15.3 |
Value for money: 67/100
A value score of 67/100 means Ilha Grande gives more quality of life per dollar than 66% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 70/100. It's the 14th 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 Ilha Grande
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 Ilha Grande?
About $670–957 on a lean budget, $1,240–1,910 for a comfortable month and $2,680–4,790 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Ilha Grande?
A local meal is R$35–60 ($6.7–11.5); a mid-range restaurant is R$80–160 ($15–31) per person.
Is Brazil expensive?
Prices in Brazil are about 46% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Ilha Grande State Park (INEA)
- Prefeitura de Angra dos Reis
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.