Living in Florianopolis

Florianopolis

Surf, sunsets, and island charm
Photo by Cassiano Psomas
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Florianópolis, an island paradise where golden beaches, lush hills, and laid-back surf breaks come are the norm. Spend your days hopping between stunning beaches, explore charming colonial towns like Santo Antônio de Lisboa, and wind down with fresh seafood as the sun sets over the Atlantic. Whether you're chasing waves or just chilling out, Floripa isn a great place to setup base.

The Good

  • 🎉 Good nightlife
  • 😋 Decent food options
  • Coffee
  • ☀️ Fantastic weather
  • 👮 Safe
  • 🤿 Scuba diving
  • 🏄‍♂️ Surfing
  • ⛱️ Amazing beach
  • 🥰 Beautiful

The Bad

  • 💰 Relatively expensive
  • 🚘 Traffic
  • 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Low English proficiency

Living costs

Estimated Monthly Living Cost
Florianopolis
Cheapest () Costliest ()
Brazil
4%
cheaper than Brazil median
63rd
Cheapest out of 291 RoamRank places
  • Florianopolis is the cheapest place (out of 3) to live in Brazil
  • The average salary in Florianopolis is
  • It's about 80% cheaper to live in Florianopolis than it is Bangkok
  • You can expect to spend around $870.51 per month living here

Work

Internet
60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data
PAYG Sim Card
30 Day / Unlimited Data
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Airalo eSim
Global eSims for Instant Connectivity
Buy
Coffee
Regular (8-10oz)
Co-Working Space
Per Month
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Living

Apartment (1 bed)
Median Rent Per Month
Apartment (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Airbnb (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Utilities
Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage Collection Per Month
Water
0.33 liter bottle

Leisure

Meal
Cheap Restaurant
Meal for 2
Mid Range Restaurant
Local Beer
330ml Bottle
Cocktail
Standard Measure
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Bottle of Wine
Mid range
Gym Membership
Per Month
Cigarettes
20 pack
Cinema
Admission Per Person
  • Prices are estimates and should be used as a guide only. We accept no responsibility for inaccuracies in data.
  • Prices adjusted to reflect exchange rates as of 4th Jun 2026

Safety

safe

Generally safe for tourists and digital nomads, but petty crime like theft can occur, especially in crowded areas.

Where to stay

1. Centro

The main central area with access to shopping, gyms, transport. Lacks beach access and the tropical vibe of other areas.

2. Lagoa da Conceição

A popular area for nomads and backpackers. Tons of cafes, bars, and co-working spaces with easy access to beaches like Joaquina and Mole. Public transport is also good - the only downside is it can be noisy in high season.

Internet speed

OK

Download
37.6Mbps
Upload
9.7Mbps
Latency
30.6ms
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Time difference

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When to visit

Current weather
The weather in June is really warm with temperatures around 27°

Average temperatures

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