Life on the beach is the dream of many people. After all, everyone would like to live in a coastal city and watch the sunrise, walk along the sand and have their feet in the sea. However, nothing said will matter or be possible if the cost of living there is too high. With that in mind, we’ve put together a list of a few options for cities to live relatively cheaply.
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Which city on the coast is the cheapest to live in?
Maragogi
Based on comments on travel and accommodation sites, as well as social networks, there are some interesting options for those who want to live on the beach. It is important to note that each city on the list has been chosen to provide residents with a full infrastructure.
Therefore, there are cheaper but smaller options with some challenges like: lack of hospitals, precarious sanitation, precarious housing, etc.
The cheapest cities to live on the Brazilian coast are:
- Maragogi, in Alagoas;
- Itacare in Bahia;
- João Pessoa, in Paraíba;
- Ubatuba in Sao Paulo;
- AracajuSergipe.
What to consider to understand the cost of living in a city?
Whenever you are analyzing the possibility of moving cities, it is important to evaluate the cost of living in that location. Eventually he will be the ruler measuring how much money the monthly budget should provide to ensure decent survival. The cost of accommodation, food and transportation can be a lot more expensive than you might think. Not to mention extra money for emergencies, pharmacy, health and recreation expenses.
Therefore, look for the value of the staple food basket in this region. Visit real estate websites and social media posts to determine the rental price. Find out about the needs that the city demands from residents, find out about bus ticket prices and most importantly get in touch with other people who already live in the chosen city.