Single · Comfortable · $3,000/mo

SaltoOverall winner

Iturama is approximately 15% less expensive than Salto based on cost of living including rent. This makes Iturama a more budget-friendly option for expats considering a move.

Iturama has a FIRE Score of N/A/100, indicating its suitability for financial independence and early retirement. The city's safety index is 55, suggesting moderate safety levels.

Recommended profile: Iturama is best suited for digital nomads who prioritize experience over savings.

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Salto

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FIRE83

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Iturama

Increased Caution
Retiree62
Cost
Cost of living index
39.4
-
One person, excluding rent
Best in row. $611/mo
$1,550/mo
Family of four, excluding rent
Best in row. $2,206/mo
$5,600/mo
Total monthly, rent included
Best in row. $1,350/mo
$1,649/mo
Monthly savings
Best in row. $1,650/mo
$1,351/mo
Housing
1BR, city centre
$380
Best in row. $331
1BR, outside centre
Best in row. $239
$265
3BR, city centre
$597
-
3BR, outside centre
$398
-
Scores
FIRE score
Best in row. 83/100
71/100
Nomad score
48/100
48/100
Retiree score
Best in row. 63/100
60/100
Overall score
Best in row. 81/100
60/100
Safety & infrastructure
Safety index
55
55
Internet speed
Best in row. 45 Mbps
15 Mbps
Walkability score
-
-

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

About these cities

About Salto

Salto is a cheap bet with a catch: a city-centre one-bedroom runs $380/mo and a comfortable single life lands around $1,900/mo, yet the expat community is very few and English proficiency is limited. The 81/100 overall expat score and 83/100 FIRE score flatter a 72 thousand person town with a 39/100 cost of living index, but the 65/100 retiree score and 62/100 digital nomad score tell the real story. Come for the $7 restaurant meals and Centro rents, stay only if you are ready to learn Portuguese and make your own social life.

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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