IPCA
Read full guideOfficial consumer inflation
Tracks prices for urban households earning 1 to 40 minimum wages.
Daily life
Capital cost-of-living comparator
Choose two capitals, a household profile and an area. The result shows the cost difference and the income needed to preserve similar purchasing power.
Cost composition
The comparison uses estimated rent, groceries, transportation and recurring expenses from the same methodology as the capital table.
| Capital | Rent | Groceries | Transport | Other | Total |
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Inflation in the selected capitals
The chart and table compare official regional IPCA, when available, with Brazil's IPCA. INPC and IGP-M are national references.
| Year | IPCA-Cidade | IPCA-Cidade | IPCA Brasil | INPC Brasil | IGP-M Brasil |
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INPC
Read full guideInflation for lower-income households
Tracks prices for employed households earning 1 to 5 minimum wages.
IGP-M
Read full guideIndex used in contracts
Combines wholesale, consumer and construction prices and was historically used in rent contracts.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ
Which capital is the percentage base?
The second capital is the base. If the first costs R$6,000 and the second R$5,000, the first is 20% more expensive.
Is equivalent income a salary recommendation?
No. It only applies the ratio between estimated costs. Taxes, benefits, debt and personal goals must be considered separately.
Does this replace neighborhood research?
No. Confirm rent, transportation, schools, health care and routine in the chosen neighborhood before deciding.