Surrounded by natural beauties, Capital of Santa Catarina has a great technological potential in development and prides itself on reference indices in quality of life.
When it comes to living in the South of Brazil, Florianópolis is always one of the most sought after alternatives. As a typical paradise island, the Capital of Santa Catarina is a dream for many people. But no one lives just looking at the natural beauties of their neighborhood. That's why we've prepared a special article about the cost of living in Florianópolis, so you can find out if the city fits in your pocket.
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Cost of living in the city
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Entertainment, culture and leisure
Education
Health
Find out more about Florianopolis
There are several reasons why Floripa, as it is affectionately known, permeates the desires of those who plan to live near the beach. In addition to the presence of nature, it is possible to live with some of the best quality of life indices in the municipality, which further reinforces the reputation of the region with greater longevity in Brazil.
Considered the second smartest city in the country, according to the Connected Smart Cities 2021 ranking, Florianópolis stands out in terms of mobility, economy and education. The study evaluated indicators of the main sectors in Brazilian cities.
Another data analysis, this time prepared by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), also reflects the potential of Floripa. With an HDI of 0.847, the metropolis is considered the third best city in human development in the country.
In terms of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Florianópolis (which recorded R$ 21 billion in 2018) stands out among other municipalities in Santa Catarina due to the great economic dynamism of the state. In this way, sectors such as technology, tourism, services and civil construction influence the economy in the Greater Florianópolis Region.
Cost of living in Florianopolis
Although the Capital of Santa Catarina provides one of the best living conditions, the region has the second most expensive food basket among the capitals of Brazil. In other words, living in Florianópolis means having a slightly higher cost of living than in other cities in the country.
Part of the variation in prices is due to factors such as, for example, the number of tourists in the region. However, even with the challenges of any Brazilian metropolis, the municipality has one of the highest average wage income for formal workers, which can reach up to 4.5 minimum wages.
In addition, Florianópolis has a rate of 65.8% of formal occupation of its growing population, which already exceeds 500 thousand inhabitants. The municipality also has a large number of residents who are civil servants: one in three workers in Floripa are civil servants.
Live in Florianopolis
A little bit of everything and for everyone. Living in Florianópolis is ideal for those who want a place with different lifestyles, whether to be in a calm environment with a natural landscape or in hype like a metropolis.
But if you, in addition to identifying yourself with one of these profiles, are a professional in the technology and innovation sector, know that Ilha da Magia may surprise you more. This is because Florianópolis is also a large technology hub that is undergoing extensive development, and is among the Brazilian municipalities with the highest number of startups.
We list below some information that highlights Floripa even more:
Easy access to beaches, hospitals, health centers, pharmacies, etc;
Good job offers;
Variety in educational institutions, including the references Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Northern Paraná University (UNOPAR) and Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Santa Catarina (IFSC).
Rent and utilities
The possibilities of finding a quality house in Florianópolis are very good. But precisely because urban mobility is one of the great challenges of the metropolis, located on an island, it may be worth considering the proximity between home and work. Or the possibility of definitively adopting the home office, so popular during the Covid-19 pandemic, to avoid the flow of transport on the bridges that connect the mainland-island areas.
In any case, the geographic aspects can merge different rent values. For example, in the part that goes from Beira Mar Continental to the Center of Greater Florianópolis, areas structured with all kinds of services, rents can cost between R$ 1 thousand to R$ 9 thousand.
As with anywhere, the value depends on the property and proximity to specific regions. In the case of the Central Region of Florianópolis, renting a kitnet or studio can be almost 44% cheaper than in the same prime area in São Paulo, for example, according to the collaborative portal Custo de Vida.
Unless you opt for the same type of property in a simpler area or that is even more affordable. In this case, in São Paulo, the rental of a kitnet or studio can compensate for almost 70% of the value in Floripa.
Food in Florianopolis
To give you an idea, the set of products in the basic basket currently costs R$ 659 in Florianópolis, being one of the most expensive in Brazil, as we have already said.
Meals away from home can also vary for each consumer's pocket. In September 2021, Florianópolis recorded an increase in consumption, which boosted an increase in terms of food for families in the Capital of Santa Catarina, according to the Consumer Price Index. Anyway, a meal in an expensive restaurant in Floripa (R$ 79.11) can cost practically the same price as in São Paulo (R$ 78.26).
Transport in Florianopolis
The same Cost of Living report for the month of September 2021 found that products and services related to transport are the second largest expense in the budget of families in Florianópolis. The increase was mainly driven by public transport fares (2.09%) and fuel for automobiles (1.70%). In 2021, the tariff values started to cost:
Urban card: BRL 4.38
Social card: BRL 2.56
Special social card: BRL 2.56
Money (urban): BRL 4.50
Cash (social fee): BRL 3.25
Students (urban fee): BRL 2.19
Students (social fee): BRL 1.28
Short line (differentiated or executive transport): BRL 8.00
Long line (differentiated or executive transport): BRL 11.00
Entertainment, culture and leisure
In Florianópolis, the costs of sports, leisure and cultural activities can weigh more on the pocket than in São Paulo, for example. The monthly fee for a gym in Ilha da Magia costs 82% more in the comparison between capitals, also according to the Custo de Vida portal. And if the show is national, a ticket to the show in Floripa is likely to cost the equivalent of two tickets in São Paulo.
Education
To get an idea of the costs of teaching in Florianópolis, let's compare expenses with institutions in Rio. In Rio de Janeiro, tuition for an undergraduate course, such as Business Administration, can be considered 44% more expensive than in Floripa. In early childhood education, the monthly fee for a preschool in Rio can be almost 90% cheaper.
Health
Florianópolis has several hospitals and service centers, both public and private, for numerous specialties, see some:
South Bay Medical Center
Charity Hospital (HC)
Hospital Celso Ramos
Florianopolis Hospital (HF)
Florianópolis Garrison Hospital (HGF)
Joana de Gusmao Children's Hospital (HI)
Island Hospital and Maternity
Hospital of the Military Police Commander Lara Ribas (HPM)
University Hospital (HU)
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