Single · Comfortable · $3,000/mo

ApodiOverall winner

Apodi is approximately 7% less expensive than Coruripe based on cost of living including rent. This makes Apodi a more budget-friendly option for expats considering a move.

Apodi has a FIRE Score of 78/100, indicating its suitability for financial independence and early retirement. The city's safety index is 50, suggesting moderate safety levels.

Recommended profile: Apodi is ideal for GeoArbitragers and remote workers looking to maximize savings.

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Apodi

Increased Caution
FIRE78

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Coruripe

Increased Caution
Nomad49
Cost
Cost of living index
26.3
-
One person, excluding rent
Best in row. $408/mo
$1,550/mo
Family of four, excluding rent
Best in row. $1,473/mo
$5,600/mo
Total monthly, rent included
Best in row. $475/mo
$1,543/mo
Monthly savings
Best in row. $2,525/mo
$1,457/mo
Housing
1BR, city centre
Best in row. $210
$225
1BR, outside centre
Best in row. $140
$162
3BR, city centre
$400
-
3BR, outside centre
$280
-
Scores
FIRE score
Best in row. 89/100
72/100
Nomad score
48/100
48/100
Retiree score
Best in row. 47/100
42/100
Overall score
Best in row. 78/100
49/100
Safety & infrastructure
Safety index
50
Best in row. 65
Internet speed
12 Mbps
Best in row. 25 Mbps
Walkability score
-
-

Estimates from published local prices. N/A means no figure is published for that city.

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About Apodi

Apodi is a cheap place to live, with 1-bedroom city centre rent at $210/mo and a single person's monthly cost excluding rent at $475/mo, but it is a small town of 36 thousand people with limited English proficiency and average internet speed of 12 Mbps. The nearest airport is 269 km away, so this is not a convenient base for frequent flyers or digital nomads, despite the Brazil Digital Nomad Visa requiring $1,500/mo. Retirees on a budget may appreciate the low costs and VITEM XIV visa at $2,000/mo, but the retiree score of 53/100 and safety index of 50/100 suggest it suits only those who prioritise frugality over convenience and services.

About Brazil

Retirees with fixed dollar income near the $2,000 VITEM XIV threshold get accessible cost of living (rent under $400) paired with genuine safety risk, a 35.5 safety index that outweigh the cheap rent math. Fine for someone prioritizing budget and expat community over personal security. Bad fit for anyone needing English-language ease, a fast PR pathway, or low-crime peace of mind.

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